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HR & Tech: Why can't we be friends?

Why do only 17% of tech workers trust HR to solve real problems? The answer lies in a fundamental communication mismatch.

HR & Tech: Why can't we be friends?
#1about 7 minutes

Survey reveals tech professionals' deep distrust of HR

A survey of tech professionals shows they perceive HR as outdated, incompetent, and a bureaucratic barrier rather than a strategic partner.

#2about 5 minutes

Understanding the psychological and communication divide

The disconnect between HR and tech stems from cognitive biases like working in silos and fundamental differences in high-context versus low-context communication styles.

#3about 3 minutes

How gender imbalance impacts cross-department collaboration

The significant gender disparity between HR and tech teams contributes to a cultural clash that devalues emotional labor and creates innovation bottlenecks.

#4about 2 minutes

Why AI adoption requires deep HR and tech collaboration

The rise of AI forces HR and tech to collaborate on ethical policies, skill mapping, and new infrastructure, merging HR's context with tech's code.

#5about 4 minutes

Building bridges with data, co-design, and psychological safety

HR can build trust with tech teams by using data as a common language, co-designing initiatives, and creating a culture of psychological safety.

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