Danielle Leyland

Most recruiting teams love their Workday foundation but need more firepower to win top talent. Our new playbook reveals how companies like CarMax, Snap, and Zillow supercharge their Workday ATS with Gem's AI-first recruiting platform. What you'll discover in this playbook: 💎 AI Application Review agents - Score and rank applicants in Workday automatically, then bulk advance top matches 💎 AI Talent Rediscovery agents - Transform your existing Workday ATS into hire-ready talent pools 💎 AI Sourcing agents - Search 650M+ profiles and achieve 30-40% higher response rates 💎 Intelligent Scheduling - Book 2x more interviews and reduce time-to-hire by 25% 💎 Pipeline Management - Move ATS candidates 5x faster with visual tracking and automated alerts 💎 Self-serve Analytics - Pull Workday data for forecasting and performance tracking 💎 Talent Marketing - Build career sites and run events with no-code tools Ready to unlock your Workday ATS's full potential? Download "The Gem playbook for Workday" and discover how to power up your ATS with AI: https://lnkd.in/en3D86q4

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Thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking on a topic I care deeply about in Atlanta: How HR can stay human‑centered while leading the AI transformation specifically in the space of Performance Management. AI is changing everything about how we work, but it doesn’t replace the heart of HR. It challenges us to design people strategies that elevate fairness, protect dignity, and build trust at scale. This topic explores what it looks like when HR becomes the architect of responsible, human led innovation where performance management is not just automated, but truly transformed to support clarity, growth, and equity. The future of work is here and HR is driving it. #HumanLedAIEnabled #FutureOfHR #AIInHR #PeopleStrategy #HRInnovation #OrganizationalDesign #Featuredspeakers #HRLeadership #DabeccoPeopleAndTalent #StrategicHRConsulting #PeopleFirstLeadership

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For HR teams, open enrollment is crunch time. Employees expect clarity. Compliance deadlines don’t budge. And one missing packet can snowball into chaos. That’s why preparation is everything. The most successful HR leaders treat open enrollment like game day—they build their playbook early, segment their employees, and automate the parts that usually drag them down. At LetterStream, we make sure mailings don’t become the bottleneck. Upload once, track internal progress, and know 95% of packets are in the mail the next business day. Whether you’re sending to 50 employees or 5,000, you get peace of mind—and employees get what they need to make smart decisions. Because the real win in open enrollment isn’t just hitting deadlines. It’s making sure your people have the right information on time, without burning out your team. Read more on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/gkW-MA4Y #HRSolutions #OpenEnrollment #MailManagement #PrintAndMail #EmployeeExperience

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New year. New budget reality. 2026 will reward TA leaders who can clearly answer one question: What is this investment delivering back to the business? Our latest guide outlines how to modernize your talent acquisition budgeting strategy, prioritizing efficiency, adaptability, and measurable impact in an increasingly complex hiring landscape. Click the link the comments to get the playbook.

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Leadership transitions happen. But your people strategy shouldn’t pause while you search for the right HR leader. Interim or transitional HR leadership can help maintain stability, guide key decisions, and keep important initiatives moving forward.

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Ready to make a lasting impact in HR leadership? Learn how to create a resume that reflects your expertise and vision.

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Cutting entry-level roles may save money now—but it risks your future leadership pipeline. See what smart TA leaders are doing in our 2026 Talent Trends report. https://bit.ly/4idhG8c

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Explore emerging talent management trends shaping the future of HR. Learn how leaders can leverage technology, analytics, and strategy to build a stronger workforce.

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How could less turnover help your workforce be more productive? The Total Economic Impact™ of isolved People Cloud™ study, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by isolved found organizations improved employee retention by 17% over three years.

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The labor market may be cooling. That does not mean hiring just got easier. A recent Reuters report shows an unexpected drop in U.S. payrolls and a rise in unemployment to 4.4 percent. On paper, that should help recruiting. In reality, many TA leaders see the opposite. When markets become uncertain, hiring slows. Decision cycles stretch. Requirements tighten. Candidates hesitate to move. A softer labor market does not fix a weak hiring process. It exposes it. Organizations that succeed focus on role clarity, aligned hiring managers, and disciplined recruiting processes. If you are navigating hiring challenges in this market, reach out to Riviera Advisors. We help organizations build stronger Talent Acquisition strategies and hiring processes. Read more by Lucia Mutikani over at Reuters https://lnkd.in/eJfinij5 #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #LaborMarket #WorkforceStrategy

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Stay ahead of regulatory changes with proactive HR audits, gap analysis, and alerts, protecting your business through continuous compliance oversight.

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Korn Ferry’s latest CHRO survey reveals that growth and cost efficiency are top priorities, especially as leaders navigate economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and fast-moving tech disruption. But there’s a catch: many CHROs say short-term pressures are crowding out long-term planning. So how are they staying ahead? Here’s what’s rising to the top of their focus list. https://bit.ly/4mzAqzr

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At this year's SHRM Talent 2025, one thing was clear: The future of work is here—and HR is leading the charge. As we joined thought leaders and industry experts at this year's event, two themes stood out: 1. Upskilling is no longer optional—it's a critical strategy for attracting and retaining top talent in the digital-first workplace. 2. Emotional intelligence is emerging as a key driver of successful talent acquisition and retention. In a fiercely competitive labor market, investing in a people-first talent strategy is essential to building a workforce that's not just ready for change but empowered to lead it. To help you stay ahead, we've outlined four key trends from SHRM Talent 2025 that are shaping the future of work.

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McLean & Company's 2025 HR Benchmarking Report uncovers strategic gaps in HR, with talent management ranking high in importance but low in satisfaction across 50 organizations. "Strategic alignment starts with understanding... Organizations should use benchmarking data as a guideline and feel empowered to set attainable, data-driven goals that help them stay focused on improvement." – Amanda Chaitnarine, CHRL, Practice Lead, HR Research & Advisory Services at McLean & Company Read the full news: https://lnkd.in/d6Tcb5Va #McLeanCompany #HRBenchmarking #HROA #HRMG #TalentManagement #StrategicHR #HRTech #OrganizationalAlignment #HRGovernance #TechIntelPro

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The best talent isn’t always active; they’re assessable. Referrals Talent communities Past silver-medal candidates Warm pipelines When TA teams think like marketers, talent becomes easier to find and easier to close.

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