In this episode, we discuss building an HR tech stack and how AI will continue to move the needle.Bill Banham's guest is Jack Webb-Heller, CTO and co-founder of WorkSmarter, a leading HR platform that empowers over 7,000 UK-based SMEs to streamline their human resources processes and drive business success. Jack will be a speaker at DisruptHR Norwich in October 2023.Guest: Jack Webb-HellerLaunching his career as a software developer at a B2B startup, Jack honed his technical skills for five years before transitioning to a strategic CTO role. Before a successful acquisition, he helped grow the business from a modest 10-person team to a thriving organisation of over 100 employees. This hands-on experience in managing business technology inspired him to co-found WorkSmarter, a modern HR solution tailored to address the unique challenges faced by growing companies.Jack consults with clients across Europe and North America, offering his expertise in designing modern, scalable, and business-savvy software solutions and IT strategies. His commitment to user experience and a keen understanding of HR challenges has fuelled the success of WorkSmarter, empowering businesses to unlock their full potential by transforming the way they manage and nurture their most valuable asset: their people!Questions for Jack include: Let's start by discussing the pros and cons of technology-driven people management, and ways businesses can maintain engagement and create positive experiences. Could digital innovation risk losing sight of the ‘human’ aspect of Human Resources?How has your technical background helped you identify and address common pain points in the HR sector?Can you discuss the importance of design principles and user experience in modern business software?Learning from COVID, how can businesses use AI-powered technology to adapt to the post-pandemic landscape?As WorkSmarter has grown over the past few years, can you point to any trends or patterns in the data you work with?What is the future of software and technology for the HR sector?--------------------About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.  HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.--------------------Never miss an episode! Subscribe on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iEX50Bm47JKrh695D4U0uApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-in-review/id1595358789?uo=4Amazon Music and Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/153a4440-d8b3-4bb3-8008-197041e57548or search HR in Review on your favourite podcast player--------------------Discover More Great HR Content at HRreviewWhy not join our free Premium podcast channel for early and bonus editions and ad free content?  Sign up here: https://hrreview.co.uk/podcastSubscribe to HRreview’s Daily email newletter here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/signupDiscover our online training courses for HR and more here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hrtrainingEnjoy more HR content from Inside HR, our exclusive webinar channel here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/free-webinars--------------------Join Us on Social MediaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2061371/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRreviewUKTwitter: https://twitter.com/hrreviewPinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hrreview/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HrreviewCoUk--------------------Get in TouchTo provide feedback, suggest a speaker or find out about sponsoring a podcast, please email podcast@hrreview.co.uk