--- title: Insights and News | WorkTech Advisory description: Discover a wealth of valuable insights for Founders in the work tech and HR tech space, and stay up-to-date with WorkTech Advisory news and updates. --- [![Worktech Advisory](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/WorkTech-Advisory-Logo-FC-1.svg "Worktech Advisory")](https://www.worktechadvisory.com) - [Advisory Solutions](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/solutions) - [About Us](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/about-us) - [Resources](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/resources) - [Client Success](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/client-success) - [Our Ecosystem](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/ecosystem) - [WorkTech Scaling Series](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/worktech-scaling-series) - [Insights and News](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news) - [WorkTech Advisory Events](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/worktech-advisory-events) - [2026 Industry Events](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/industry-events-2026-0) - [2027 Industry Events](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/2027-industry-events-worktech-advisory) - [Contact Us](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/contact-us) # Insights & News The knowledge hub at WorkTech Advisory grants you entry to our most recent blogs, webinars, videos, updates and discussions on work and HR technology trends. Browse by All Webinar April 2025 News & Updates Panel Discussion This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![unleash-america-2026-enterprise-ai-hr-technology](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/unleash-america-2026-enterprise-ai-hr-technology.png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/unleash-america-2026-enterprise-ai-hr-technology) ### [UNLEASH America 2026: The AI Conversation Grew Up – What That Means for Enterprise HR Technology](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/unleash-america-2026-enterprise-ai-hr-technology) March 2026 ###### [![Image of Sharon S. O'Neill](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sharon-S-ONeill.jpg?height=70&name=Sharon-S-ONeill.jpg) Sharon S. O'Neill](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/sharon-s-oneill) [UNLEASH America 2026](https://www.unleash.ai/unleash-america/), held March 17–19 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, confirmed something that has been building for the past year: enterprise buyers have moved on from asking what AI can do. They showed up with defined use cases, specific questions about cost and governance, and little patience for vendor messaging still leading with possibility over execution. Here is what that shift means for the HR and work technology market over the next 12 to 18 months. [Read More](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/unleash-america-2026-enterprise-ai-hr-technology) [![financial-prep-101-founder-guide-investor-inquiries](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/financial-prep-101-founder-guide-investor-inquiries.png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/financial-prep-101-founder-guide-investor-inquiries) ### [Financial Prep 101: How to Ace Any Investor Inquiry](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/financial-prep-101-founder-guide-investor-inquiries) July 2025 ###### [![Image of Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/afffc63f8506571b4fece5fc795be842) Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/marilyn-pearson-hendricks) [Webinar](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/tag/webinar) Need capital, *or just peace of mind*, when investors dig into your books? In this post, I share WorkTech Advisory’s proven framework so you can walk into any diligence call confident, calm, and ready. [Read More](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/financial-prep-101-founder-guide-investor-inquiries) [![power-of-community-for-work-hr-tech-founders](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/power-of-community-for-work-hr-tech-founders.png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/power-of-community-for-work-hr-tech-founders) ### [Fostering Growth Through Community: My View on LEHRN, ESA & UNLEASH America](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/power-of-community-for-work-hr-tech-founders) March 2025 ###### [![Image of Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/afffc63f8506571b4fece5fc795be842) Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/marilyn-pearson-hendricks) [April 2025](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/tag/april-2025) Community can be one of your greatest assets as an HR or work tech founder. Engaging with the right networks allows you to gain real-world insights, spark valuable partnerships, and adapt quickly to market changes. [Read More](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/power-of-community-for-work-hr-tech-founders) [![worktechadvisory-founder-insights-standing-out-crowded-market-strategies](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/worktechadvisory-founder-insights-standing-out-crowded-market-strategies%20(1).png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/founder-insights-standing-out-crowded-market-strategies) ### [Standing Out in a Crowded Market: Proven Strategies from a Recent Discussion](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/founder-insights-standing-out-crowded-market-strategies) March 2025 ###### [![Image of Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/afffc63f8506571b4fece5fc795be842) Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/marilyn-pearson-hendricks) [Webinar](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/tag/webinar) This article outlines practical methods for making your company stand out in a crowded market. Drawing on a conversation with investment banker [Allen Born](https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenborn/), I explain why it’s critical to be crystal clear about your differentiators—beyond generic labels or buzzwords—and how that clarity can accelerate growth, guide buyer/investor interest, and reduce future regrets. [Read More](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/founder-insights-standing-out-crowded-market-strategies) [![](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/worktechadvisory-board-and-executive-strategies-in-the-agentic-ai-era.png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/board-and-executive-strategies-in-the-agentic-ai-era) ### [Leading Through Disruption: Board and Executive Strategies in the Agentic AI Era](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/board-and-executive-strategies-in-the-agentic-ai-era) March 2025 ###### [![Image of WorkTech Advisory](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/worktech-advisory-blog-author.jpg?height=70&name=worktech-advisory-blog-author.jpg) WorkTech Advisory](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/worktech-advisory) [Webinar](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/tag/webinar) How are Boards and Executive teams staying ahead of AI-driven disruption? In this post, we highlight core insights from our webinar featuring experts from Harbinger Group, i3 Talent LLC, and Change Management Specialists, LLC. Discover how leadership roles are shifting, which frameworks support balanced decision-making, and what it takes to embed a forward-thinking culture in the face of agentic AI. [Read More](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/board-and-executive-strategies-in-the-agentic-ai-era) [![avoiding-founder-regret-sale-ready-business](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/avoiding-founder-regret-sale-ready-business.png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/avoiding-founder-regret-sale-ready-business) ### [Avoiding Founder Regret: Key Ways to Shape a Sale-Ready Business](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/avoiding-founder-regret-sale-ready-business) February 2025 ###### [![Image of Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/afffc63f8506571b4fece5fc795be842) Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/marilyn-pearson-hendricks) [Webinar](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/tag/webinar) Embracing 11 fundamental steps before attempting a sale can help founders avoid major pitfalls. From building a strong competitive moat to managing a trustworthy leadership bench, each principle lays the groundwork for a smoother, more fulfilling exit. [Read More](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/avoiding-founder-regret-sale-ready-business) [![get-real-value-worktech-industry-events](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/get-real-value-worktech-industry-events.png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/get-real-value-worktech-industry-events) ### [How to Get Real Value from Industry Events: WorkTech Advisory’s Perspective](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/get-real-value-worktech-industry-events) January 2025 ###### [![Image of Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/afffc63f8506571b4fece5fc795be842) Marilyn Pearson Hendricks](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/marilyn-pearson-hendricks) [News & Updates](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/tag/news-updates) Wondering how to get real value from industry conferences? In this post, we share practical insights on choosing which events to attend or sponsor, avoiding common mistakes, and making the most of each opportunity to connect with the right buyers. It’s not just about quick wins—it’s about building long-term relationships. Check out our 2025 Event Calendar to see where we’ll be and start planning your strategy today. [Read More](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/get-real-value-worktech-industry-events) [![how-tech-leaders-convey-value-to-stakeholders-worktechadvisory](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hubfs/how-tech-leaders-convey-value-to-stakeholders-worktechadvisory.png)](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/how-tech-leaders-can-convey-value-to-internal-stakeholders) ### [How Tech Leaders Can Convey Value to Internal Stakeholders](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/how-tech-leaders-can-convey-value-to-internal-stakeholders) September 2023 ###### [![Image of WorkTech Advisory](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/worktech-advisory-blog-author.jpg?height=70&name=worktech-advisory-blog-author.jpg) WorkTech Advisory](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/author/worktech-advisory) [Panel Discussion](https://www.worktechadvisory.com/insights-and-news/tag/panel-discussion) In the relentless pursuit of driving an organization's technology vision and strategy, Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) play a pivotal role. 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