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600s in HRTech by RedThread Research

600s in HRTech by RedThread Research

著者： Stacia Garr & Dani Johnson
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600 Seconds in HRTech is for HR leaders who are tired of vendor content that looks like research and want a faster, easier way to stay current.

Hosted by RedThread Research analysts, each episode features a focused conversation with a HRTech leader or product expert, asking the questions buyers actually want answered: What problem does this solve? Who isn't it right for? What did you get wrong before you got it right? What's really behind that acquisition?

Then the analyst unpacks it solo. No vendor present. You get what was genuinely useful, what was marketing, and what to push back on in your own evaluations.

600 Seconds in HRTech covers talent platforms, learning technology, people analytics tools, and more. One episode at a time, you build a clearer picture of the landscape without chasing every press release or conference session yourself.

Want to be part of the conversation? Join our community for free and connect with others shaping the future of work.

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  • Learning Beyond the LMS: How Absorb Is Reimagining AI-Powered Workforce Development

    Learning Beyond the LMS: How Absorb Is Reimagining AI-Powered Workforce Development
    2026/07/30
    Can learning platforms move beyond delivering training and become the operating system for workforce capability?

    In this episode of 600 Seconds in HRTech, Dani Johnson sits down with Kimberly Williams, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Absorb, to explore how AI is reshaping learning technology, why traditional LMS platforms are evolving, and what organizations should prioritize as skills become increasingly dynamic.

    The conversation covers the shift from content delivery to personalized capability development, how AI can close the gap between learning and performance, and why human judgment may become one of the most valuable skills in an AI-enabled workplace.

    QUESTIONS ANSWERED
    How is AI changing the role of learning management systems?
    AI is transforming LMS platforms from systems that simply deliver courses into platforms that personalize learning, recommend development opportunities, and connect learning directly to business outcomes.

    Why is personalization becoming so important in workplace learning?
    Kimberly explains that AI allows organizations to move beyond one-size-fits-all training. Instead, employees can receive learning experiences tailored to their individual needs, role, performance, and career aspirations.

    What skills will matter most in an AI-powered workplace?
    While AI will automate many routine tasks, Kimberly argues that uniquely human capabilities such as judgment, critical thinking, and contextual decision-making, will become increasingly valuable as organizations adopt AI more broadly.

    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 – Introducing Kimberly Williams and Absorb
    02:15 – Kimberly's journey into technology leadership
    06:00 – The evolution of learning technology and AI
    11:30 – Why personalization is changing workplace learning
    17:45 – Connecting learning with business performance
    22:40 – AI, skills development, and organizational capability
    27:15 – Dani's reflections: the future of learning and judgment as a skill

    RESOURCES & LINKS
    Learn More About Absorb
    • Absorb Official Website: https://www.absorbai.com/
    • Kimberly Williams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlydolanwilliams/

    Connect with RedThread Research
    • RedThread Research Official Website: https://redthreadresearch.com/
    • RedThread Research on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redthread-research/
    • Dani Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-johnson/
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    31 分
  • Rethinking Learning in the AI Era: How OpenSesame is Balancing AI with Human Judgment

    Rethinking Learning in the AI Era: How OpenSesame is Balancing AI with Human Judgment
    2026/07/28
    How should learning platforms evolve as AI transforms the way organizations develop their people?

    In this episode of 600 Seconds in HR Tech, Dani Johnson talks with Josh Blank, President of OpenSesame, to discuss how AI is reshaping corporate learning, why human judgment still matters, and how OpenSesame is approaching product innovation in an era of rapid technological change.

    The conversation explores how AI is reducing the cost of experimentation, why content curation remains a strategic differentiator, and how learning providers can use AI to enhance (rather than replace) the expertise of L&D professionals. Josh also shares how OpenSesame's innovation lab is helping the company rapidly test ideas while staying focused on solving real customer problems.

    QUESTIONS ANSWERED
    How is AI changing the way HR technology companies build products?
    Josh explains that AI has dramatically reduced the time and cost required to test new ideas. What once required large teams and months of development can now be prototyped in weeks, allowing HR technology companies to innovate much faster while remaining customer-focused.


    Why is human judgment still essential in learning and development?
    While AI can improve recommendations and automate many tasks, Josh argues that organizations still need human expertise to curate learning experiences and make nuanced decisions. AI should support professionals instead of replacing crucial judgment and curation.


    How is OpenSesame approaching AI differently?
    Rather than adding AI everywhere, OpenSesame is taking a measured approach by introducing AI where it creates genuine value. Through its innovation lab, the company is experimenting quickly while ensuring that human decision-making remains central to the learning experience.

    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 – Introduction to OpenSesame and Josh Blank
    00:45 – Building companies before and after AI
    02:10 – How does AI lower the cost of experimentation?
    04:35 – Solving customer problems instead of chasing technology 06:20 – AI's role in learning content and curation
    09:10 – Does human judgement still matter in L&D?
    11:30 – OpenSesame's innovation lab and rapid product development 13:10 – Dani's Reflection

    RESOURCES & LINKS
    Learn More About OpenSesame
    • OpenSesame Official Website: https://www.opensesame.com/
    • Josh Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuablank/

    Connect with RedThread Research
    • RedThread Research Official Website: https://redthreadresearch.com/
    • RedThread Research on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redthread-research/
    • Dani Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-johnson/
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    16 分
  • The Year of the Humans: Workera’s Vision for AI and Skills

    The Year of the Humans: Workera’s Vision for AI and Skills
    2026/07/14
    What if every meeting, message, document, and AI interaction could become an opportunity to develop your skills?

    In this episode of 600 Seconds in HR Tech, Dani Johnson sits down with Kian Katanforoosh, CEO and founder of Workera, to explore Ambient, Workera’s approach to continuous skills measurement and development in the flow of work.

    The conversation examines how Ambient uses signals from everyday work tools to measure behaviors rather than activity, why Workera believes learning and work are beginning to converge, and how continuous skills data could change the role of managers, L&D, and workforce transformation leaders.

    As Kian explains, “the next breakthrough is not just AI getting smarter. It’s helping humans learn fast enough to keep up with it.”

    QUESTIONS ANSWERED
    What is Workera Ambient and how does it work?
    Ambient is designed as an always-on skills coach that connects with the tools employees already use at work. It analyzes signals from day-to-day work, measures progress against selected skills, and provides short coaching moments and feedback tied directly to what the individual is working on.

    How can AI help employees learn in the flow of work?
    Kian argues that work and learning have historically been treated as separate activities. Ambient aims to bring the two together by turning meetings, documents, conversations, and interactions with AI into continuous learning opportunities.

    As Kian explains, “work can become a learning experience itself. Every meeting, every document, every conversation with a colleague or with an AI can become an opportunity to get a little better.”

    How does Ambient measure skills without simply measuring activity?
    Workera focuses on behaviors rather than volume. Sending more Slack messages or writing more AI prompts does not automatically indicate improvement. Instead, Ambient looks for evidence of behaviors such as explaining complex topics, asking thoughtful questions, validating AI outputs, decomposing problems, and driving decisions.

    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 – Introduction to Workera and Ambient
    00:35 – What does the Ambient experience look like?
    02:31 – Why 2026 could be “the year of the humans”
    04:03 – How Ambient fits into Workera’s assessment strategy
    07:49 – How Ambient could change the manager’s role
    09:39 – Privacy, consent, and employee control over skills data
    11:20 – Connecting hiring, mobility, performance, and L&D
    13:00 – Where Workera’s skills data fits in the HR tech ecosystem
    14:21 – Dani’s reflections on Workera and Ambient

    RESOURCES & LINKS
    Learn More About Workera
    • Workera Official Website: https://workera.ai/
    • Kian Katanfaroosh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiankatan/

    Connect With RedThread Research
    • RedThread Research Official Website: https://redthreadresearch.com/
    • RedThread Research on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redthread-research
    • Dani Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-johnson/


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    18 分
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