In this episode, we welcome Jeremy Ames back to the show to talk about the HCM Technology market in 2021.Jeremy is VP of HCM Services at Workforce Insight (WFI), a world leader in workforce management (WFM) and human capital management (HCM) technology services. His business unit is responsible for implementing and enhancing various HCM platforms, with a particular focus on UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) products. Jeremy is former CEO of Hive Tech HR, a consultancy he started 10 years ago which was just recently acquired by WFI. Questions include:What has 2020 taught you and why?What will be the biggest challenges for organizations in 2021 when it comes to connecting with and managing their people?Where do you see the overall HCM Technology market heading, and what would you like your role to be as it evolves?What excites you about your transition into WFI and what do you hope to achieve?More About Jeremy AmesHe has sat on boards of industry associations like the International Human Resource Information Management association and on the technology expertise panel of SHRM. Jeremy is a member of the Forbes HR Council and is the Membership Committee Chair of the Advisor Collective, a group of advisory firms in the HR/Benefits/Payroll space. He’s a frequent writer and speaker in the overall HR Technology ecosystem has hosted shows called 7 Points of Satisfaction in Buying HR Technology webinar on the HRchat feed, and focuses on the practical/achievable elements of transformation.This podcast episode is supported by Virgin Pulse, the employee well-being solution that helps employees create habits that matter so they can be their best at work and at home.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared in this episode are entirely independent of our show sponsors. There is no relationship between the guest and companies advertising within the podcasts published by The HR Gazette or our partners.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events