Infulence, Amplified: How Brokers, Tech Solutions and Data Insights Turn HR into a Stratigic Powerhouse

HR, benefits, talent and payroll leaders are doing more with less, while expectations from employees and executives keep climbing. The good news: you don’t have to carry that weight alone and you can meet those rising expectations while leading strategy.

In this panel discussion, leaders and analysts from across HR tech, brokerage and financial wellness will explore how a well-orchestrated advisory ecosystem—brokers, integrated tech solutions and a strategic HCM platform provider—can amplify HR’s strategic influence.

Drawing on fresh findings from Sapient Insights Group’s 2025–2026 HR Systems Survey, capturing feedback from thousands of HR professionals, the panel will explore where HR is struggling today (service, integration, bandwidth), what high-performing organizations are doing differently and what practical moves you can make to turn HR technology, broker relationships and specialized tech solutions into an integrated engine for business impact no matter the size of your team.

Here's what you'll learn:

1. Build an “advisory village” around HR – align brokers, HR tech solutions and your core HCM system so you’re not tackling people and business challenges on your own.

2. Design a flexible HR tech ecosystem – use integrations and point solutions to tailor your HCM platform to your unique workforce, industry and business needs.

3. Amplify influence with executives – combine unified data, community validation and aligned centers of influence (brokers, CPAs, associations, advisors) to gain buy-in for HR-led initiatives.

4. Turn services and support into a strategic asset – rethink how you evaluate service models so your HR tech and advisors free up small teams to focus on high-impact work instead of constant firefighting.

5. This panel discussion is ideal for HR, benefits, talent and payroll leaders, as well as brokers and HR tech solution providers who want to strengthen their role as trusted advisors and drive measurable business value together.