Today’s HR leaders face a fast-evolving landscape where technology decisions can make or break efficiency, compliance, and employee experience. Yet, many organizations still struggle with “software regret”—systems that fail to deliver, create integration headaches, or cost more than expected.
In this webinar, we’ll present findings from Software Advice’s 2026 Software Buying Trends survey, conducted in August 2025 with 3,385 respondents across 11 countries. Discover what HR and business leaders are experiencing, and learn how to navigate the complexity of software selection and integration with confidence.
During this webinar, you’ll gain:
- A step-by-step framework for software selection: Avoid buyer’s remorse and ensure your HR tech supports your business goals.
- Insights on AI features: Understand how important AI capabilities should be for your buying decision, and how to avoid AI challenges.
- Guidance on building your HR tech stack: Decide between all-in-one platforms and specialized solutions for your organization’s unique needs.
- Real-world examples: See how integrations automate manual tasks and unlock strategic value for HR and finance teams.
Meet the Presenters
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Ines Bahr
Is a senior content analyst with nearly 10 years of experience. She specializes in human resources (HR), cybersecurity, and digitalization strategies, and investigates new trends in markets around the world. Her digitalization tips are based on more than 30 studies she has conducted in several countries. Her primary research helps executives understand the latest trends that are critical to their business. Ines’ research has been published in multiple tier 1 media publications, and she has spoken at several events.
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Michelle Bryant
Is a Senior Manager of Qualification for the HR team at Gartner Digital Markets. She has been with the company for 9 years and has worked to help HR professionals find the best software solution to fit their needs for most of that time both as a software advisor and as a manager presiding over that team. Michelle has a passion for helping her team grow their skillsets and market knowledge in the HR filed to ensure every buyer they encounter has an excellent experience with Gartner Digital Markets.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.