The 2016 HR Technology Conference brought together industry leaders to share insights on engaging employees. Key insights included: (1) understanding how technology enables human connection leads to business success; (2) employees want purpose and growth opportunities, not just benefits; (3) engagement requires continuous measurement and action, not just annual surveys; (4) few companies feel they engage Millennials and other generations well; (5) content is the most powerful employer branding tool for hiring; (6) people trust other people, not just brands; and (7) while technology eliminates jobs, it creates new ones.