Jill Barth

United States

HR Tech Editor at Human Resource Executive

Jill Barth. HR Tech Editor @hrexecmag

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Microsoft's prediction for HR leaders: Get ready for 'agent bosses'

3 days ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

As AI tools grow in capability and sophistication, some industry analysts say they’re no longer just assistants. They’re becoming co-workers. AI agents are predicted to transform how work gets done across major HR tech platforms and beyond.
Feeling pressure to apply AI? 3 research-based foundations for success

4 days ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

HR leaders across industries face mounting pressure to implement AI solutions while demonstrating clear, measurable value. Many CHROs report consistent organizational demands: become more data-driven, show concrete ROI on AI investments, improve cost efficiency and productivity, and keep pace with competitors already leveraging AI technologies. This pressure represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
Federal court to consider AI in hiring as Workday bias case advances

5 days ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

Artificial intelligence is transforming hiring practices, but a recent lawsuit is highlighting critical questions about how much companies should rely on AI when making employment decisions. The Workday case: A legal test for AI in hiringThe lawsuit against Workday, originally filed by Derek Mobley in 2023, alleges that the company’s AI recommendation system discriminates against applicants based on race, age and disability.
The new age CHRO: Driving innovation at the intersection of IT and HR

1 week ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

The role of the CHRO is transforming to focus more on shaping organizational culture, fostering innovation and partnering closely with IT in innovative ways. As this critical C-suite position adapts to the demands of an AI-driven, post-pandemic business landscape, executives and industry experts offer guidance on how HR leaders can successfully navigate these changes. “We are not an administrative function,” says Jon-Paul Ales-Barnicoat, CHRO at AliveCor, a health technology start-up.
Expert advice: How to screen and interview candidates who want to use AI tools

1 week ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

Despite a rush to apply emerging tech to HR practices, experts acknowledge important limitations when it comes to candidate use of AI use in the job application and interviewing processes. Recent data shows the urgency of addressing this issue: A March 2025 survey of 1,200 British and American job hunters performed by Adzuna, a search engine for job ads, found that 65% of job seekers have integrated AI into their job search.
UKG, SAP SuccessFactors join rush to launch AI agents for HR

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

AI agents are rapidly expanding across HR and employee experience technology solutions, with some analysts predicting a 45% annual growth in the market over the next five years. The market is delivering evidence of this mounting trend, as the most recent batch of HR tech updates and announcements reflects an uptick in agentic AI resources for HR leaders.
Should HR pros fear layoffs? 3 tech CEOs debate AI's impact on jobs

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

As news of AI-driven layoffs ripples through industries, HR leaders face a unique challenge: guiding organizations through workforce automation while confronting that the technology could threaten their own department’s traditional roles. Recent examples like IBM’s replacement of HR professionals with AI agents highlight this growing tension, where those tasked with managing workforce transformation must simultaneously navigate their own professional disruption.
What is agentic AI in HR? A simple explainer for people leaders

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

What is agentic AI for HR? This is a common question, particularly as vendors and analysts say these tools will soon be indispensable. Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy. These tools support decision-making, process execution and adaptability within an enterprise.
Reclaiming our time: Eightfold's founder on the promise of agentic AI

3 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

To appreciate the transformative potential of the intersectionÂ of agentic AI and talent strategy, look no further than a recent gathering of customers and employees of the talent intelligence platform Eightfold AI. At the companyâs Cultivate Talent Summit, HR leaders and talent executives came together to discuss their pivotal role in the emerging era of agentic AI.
AI agents are set to explode: Reports forecast 45% annual growth rate

3 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

AI agents are taking the tech mainstage, but what does this mean for HR leaders? At the recent HR ExecutiveÂ and Future Talent Council event at Bentley University near Boston, I talked with Top 100 HR Tech Influencer Joey Price about what he’s hearing from HR leaders.