HRchat Podcast · 2026-02-11 · 23 min
What if the fastest way to modernise HR isn’t ripping out systems or buying another mega-platform but connecting what you already have in a smarter way? In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham sits down with James Davies , CEO of Kinetic Data , to explore how an agility layer can transform fragmented HR and enterprise processes into simple, human-centred workflows employees actually use. James shares his journey from help desk technician to leading a platform trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense and Fortune 2000 organisations. Along the way, he explains why so many HR and digital transformation programmes stall in “upgrade purgatory” - and how starting with user experience, not technology, creates faster change, safer upgrades, and better adoption. We explore how orchestration across HRIS, ITSM, ERP, and identity systems enables a single front door for employee requests - everything from access and time off to kudos and performance reviews - without adding platform bloat. The conversation also dives into compliance in highly regulated environments.
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