Speakers

Dr. Shari Simpson Dr. Shari Simpson Senior Manager Thought Leadership | Paylocity

Shari Simpson, EdD, is the host of HR Mixtape and a senior thought leadership leader at Paylocity. With over two decades of experience across training, talent, payroll, and employee relations, she brings curiosity, candor, and real-world perspective to every episode. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation, along with an MBA, MHRM, and SHRM-SCP certification. 

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Next-Gen Expectations, Old-School Systems: Where HR Needs to Evolve

See where traditional HR approaches are falling short and how HR teams can modernize processes to meet next-generation expectations.

Employee expectations are evolving faster than many HR systems were designed to support. From onboarding to internal mobility, legacy processes often struggle to keep pace with how work actually happens today.

We’ll look at experience gaps, operational bottlenecks, and the practical changes HR leaders are prioritizing to stay relevant and responsive. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of where evolution matters most and how to approach change without overwhelming your team. 

Key Objectives:

  • Understand how changing employee expectations are exposing limitations in traditional HR systems and processes. 
  • Identify priority areas where HR operations must evolve to support speed, flexibility, and engagement. 
  • Explore practical approaches for modernizing HR workflows while maintaining compliance and operational stability.