Corporate Christie
Corporate Christie is the podcast for anyone who’s ever said, “I’m fine” at work while quietly unraveling inside.
Because no matter how much we pretend to separate work from life, the truth is—what happens at home shows up in your leadership. And what happens at work echoes into your relationships, your health, your self-worth.
I’m your black-sheep corporate sister, here to blend workplace insight with real-life healing. Expect raw, relatable episodes on what it actually takes to reclaim your time, your energy, your peace—and your career.
Whether you’re trying to learn how to drive employee engagement, lead more effectively, or stop shrinking in systems that weren’t built for you—this show will help you come back to yourself and build a life you’re proud to lead.
Corporate Christie
#44 - Don’t Fall for the Demo: HR Tech Buyer Tips
In today’s episode, I’m spilling the beans on how to avoid a tech headache and choose HR software that actually works. From filtering out vendor fluff to getting buy-in from your people, this is your no-BS guide to shopping smarter, not harder.
Whether you’re leading your first tech rollout or just sick of being bamboozled by shiny demos, this one’s packed with tips that’ll save your budget... and your sanity.
Key Themes
- Create your HR tech must-have wishlist
- Use employee feedback to guide decisions
- Rely on trusted sources beyond Google
- Own the demo, don’t let sales charm you
- Get buy-in from managers and employees
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Choosing the Right HR Tech
01:52 – Ask Employees for Pain Points
03:00 – Don’t Trust Google: Do Deeper Research
11:03 – Control the Demo Conversation
15:09 – Ask Employees for Pain Points (Again, for Good Reason!)
Resources:
- Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
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- Let’s connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/?
