Jill Barth

Jill Barth is HR Tech Editor of HR Executive. She is an award-winning journalist with bylines in Forbes, USA Today and other international publications. With a background in communications, media, B2B ecommerce and the workplace, she also served as a consultant with Gallagher Benefit Services for nearly a decade. Reach out at [email protected].

Federal shutdown leaves HR teams without critical labor market insights

"Missing a key data point like the BLS jobs report really throws a wrench in recruitment planning," says Art Zeile, CEO of Dice, an HR tech platform and career marketplace.

6 things HR leaders must know about agentic AI before investing

HR employees must shift from delivering workflows to "understanding the experience and product they want end users to have and how they can use the technology to deliver this with AI solutions," according to Gartner's Eser Rizaoglu.

Is prompt engineering dead? One expert describes what HR should focus on instead

West Monroe's David Borowski suggests organizations must "not abdicate critical thinking." He says success comes from transforming to use AI strategically, not from technical skills alone.

UKG unveils a major rebrand: a workforce operating platform with frontline focus

Under the leadership of CEO Jen Morgan, who joined in August 2024, UKG’s executive team announced a rebrand that reimagines the company's position in the market while maintaining its core strengths.

AI agents: Where are they now? From proof of concept to success stories

Gartner predicts 40% of AI agent projects will fail by 2027—but the survivors are transforming from helpers into digital colleagues that need management just like human employees.

Is HR liable for AI in hiring? Plus, news from Asana, ServiceNow and more

Shopping for new solutions after HR Tech? The recent lawsuit against Workday shines a spotlight on the future of AI in hiring, raising thinking points for employers that rely on third-party recruiting platforms.

5 HR Tech touchstones for building a future-ready workforce

The future belongs to HR leaders willing to rethink their role and their relationship with technology in these key ways, according to speakers at HR Tech 2025.

Workday scoops up Sana. Plus, news from Oracle, isolved and more

It's HR Tech week, and in 2025 that means plenty of new announcements, launches, investments and partnerships. Here are some of the key headlines (so far).

Paradox AI tool clinches 2025 Excellence in HR Tech Innovation award

Immersive Job Previews enables talent teams to automate costly and complex video production in-house as well as provide realistic job insights to candidates.

5 things to think about before bringing AI agents into the organization

EY's talent leader shares five essential considerations before integrating AI agents into the workforce, revealing why management challenges matter more than tech choices.

What’s on tap at HR Tech? AI playground, fresh research, new products and more

With 90-plus start-ups, live demos and robust programming, the 2025 HR Tech conference remains the must-attend event, showcasing innovation and helping leaders turn ideas into actionable strategies.