ZayZoon's Tate Hackert on Enhacing Comp for SMB Workers

I talk with Usman Khan, the senior vice president at ADP Ventures. They're the corporate venture incubation organization at ADP. Not surprisingly, they focus their work on products related to work in the workplace. Oz explains the hows and whys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR teams are under pressure to move faster, plan smarter, and make decisions with incomplete information. In this episode, Kimberlee Henry and Daniel Galvin from ⁠OrgChart⁠ break down why traditional spreadsheets fail to deliver real organizational insight and how modern org charts are changing that. They explain how automated org chart software connects workforce data, performance metrics, and reporting structures into a single visual system that supports workforce planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making. As organizations adapt to constant change, org charts have evolved from static diagrams into dynamic data visualization tools. Kimberlee and Daniel share how HR leaders are using org charts to surface organizational insights, improve efficiency, strengthen succession planning, and support more strategic conversations across the business. In this episode, we explore how org charts have become a foundational HR technology. They discuss the limitations of spreadsheets, the time savings created by automation, and how integrating multiple data sources unlocks deeper insights into workforce structure and performance. The conversation also highlights real-world use cases and what the future of HR looks like as data visualization becomes essential to planning in a rapidly changing environment. Key Takeaways Organizations rely too heavily on spreadsheets, limiting organizational insight Rapid change has reduced the effectiveness of long-term workforce planning Org charts provide clear visibility into organizational structure and roles Automation saves HR professionals significant time and effort Integrating workforce and performance data improves decision-making Org charts deliver context beyond names and titles Accurate, comprehensive data is essential for strategic planning Higher HR maturity leads to more strategic organizational conversations Succession planning improves with deeper organizational visibility Data visualization tools surface insights that are otherwise hidden Chapters 00:00 Unlocking Organizational Insights 02:53 The Importance of Org Charts in HR 06:04 Time Savings and Efficiency in HR 08:51 Data Integration and Performance Metrics 12:03 Beyond Basic Org Charts as a Data Visualization Tool 14:48 Strategic Workforce Planning in a Changing Landscape 17:53 HR Maturity and Organizational Dynamics 21:12 Real-World Applications and Success Stories 24:00 The Future of HR with Data Visualization Guest Info Kimberlee Henry, CMO, The OrgChartLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlee-rossi-henry/ Daniel Galvin, Chief Client Officer, The OrgChartLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgalv/ Are org charts becoming a core HR system, or are organizations still leaving workforce insight locked inside spreadsheets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk with Syndio CEO Maria Colacurcio about the pay intelligence and what it does for employers. Companies today face a “compensation coordination crisis,” she says, where pay decisions are made in silos and often lack transparency. The pain points: inconsistency in pay decisions, inefficiency in processes and a lack of insight because of siloed decision-making. We get into understanding pay as a network effect rather than a simple transaction, and AI’s role in providing precise recommendations.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI alone doesn't improve employee experience, but can help enable what employees actually value, such as growth, clarity and better-designed work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Performance reviews are not something to throw against the wall to see what sticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She has a view of AI’s use that’s both broad and deep. We’re going to talk about reality. Who’s using the technology and why – shadow AI – how they’re using it – and what’s its value. All on this edition of PeopleTech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramya Venkateswara and I talk about the evolution of HR management in the age of AI and remote work, what customers expect from AI, and the importance of usability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk with John Sumser, long-time industry analyst and editor of HR Examiner, about how advanced tools are used by HR, and what they help contribute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk with Tate Hackert. He’s the co-founder and chief strategy officer for ZayZoon, an earned-wage access provider that focuses on small businesses and what it sees as the unique needs of their employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes “AI” isn’t AI, the arms race between candidates and employers, and a diversion about Oxford commas. And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices