As we look ahead to the second half of the year, it’s a good time to step back and check in on what’s really shaping the future of HR and what areas we should be putting our energy into. Here are a few pieces worth bookmarking:

AI in HR: What's Working & What Matters

There’s no shortage of AI hype. The challenge is cutting through the noise to find what actually delivers value. From smarter hiring to surfacing hidden skills, some use cases are ready to implement now.

Wondering where to begin? See how AI is reshaping HR today, and if you’re exploring options, let’s talk about where it can make the biggest impact for your team.

Dave Ulrich's 2025 Priorities for CHROs

Dave Ulrich kicked off the year with a quarter-by-quarter roadmap for CHROs. As we move into Q3 and Q4, it’s a good moment to check-in. Ulrich highlights prioritizing analytics and AI to drive stakeholder value.

If improving HRC data and information is on your radar for the second half of the year, this quick read is a great place to start. And if you’re making those priorities actionable, HRComputes is here to help.

The CFO Lens: Mapping Out the Second Half of 2025

AI. Cost control. Smart scaling. 

Even if you don’t report to the CFO, this piece from the Wall Street Journal is worth a read. It highlights what’s top-of-mind for finance leaders and how they’re planning for unpredictability. It’s a useful glimpse into what other seats at the table are thinking about.

If you’re working through how to get your teams more comfortable with tech, we’re here to help. Get in touch!

Kris had a great time attending this year’s SAP Sapphire conference, where key themes across ERP, Finance, and HCM included accelerating data insights and leveraging AI to make smarter business decisions. 

Thanks to everyone who joined Morris for his Tri-State HRMA presentation, “Navigating the ATS – Piercing the Cyber Veil.” We appreciated the thoughtful feedback and lively discussion. 

We also hope you found the HR Department of the Year Award’s Excellence in Technology Roundtable hosted by Morris entertaining and informative. 

Lastly, a big thank you to Scott Bice, Sr. Director, Head of Operations, Employee Engagement, & Shared Services, CommVault; Joyce Hess, CHRO, First Trust; and Jo-Anna Rubin-Berman, VP, Regional Head of HR Shared Services, Munich RE, all of whom shared their expertise and stories.

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Check out Kristina Kohl’s column in South Jersey Biz when she highlights what expenditures should be included when budgeting for a human capital management transformation.