Forget chasing the latest software—the biggest challenge in the AI era is the human equation. Carlee Wolfe, Associate Vice President of Leader Development and Organizational Effectiveness at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is tackling this head-on. She sees the future of talent management not in code alone, but in a powerful partnership between technology and organizational values. In her […]
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Economic Headwinds: Navigating Layoffs with Care and Compliance
When budgets tighten—whether because of a federal government shutdown, grant cuts, manufacturing slowdowns, or a dip in tourism—some employers face the difficult decision to reduce staff. If layoffs are on the table, approach them with empathy, clarity, and legal diligence. Key considerations Consider these factors in connection with potential layoffs: Confirm layoffs are a last […]
HRDA Frankly Speaking: Stop Taking Orders, Start Building Value
The modern HR and Talent Acquisition leader has a clear, urgent mandate: stop being an order-taker and become a strategic architect of the workforce. The transition from transactional support to proactive business partner is no longer optional—it’s the key to proving HR’s irreplaceable value. This powerful call to action comes from Karen Guzicki, Director of Client Advisory Services […]
How to Leverage Exit Interview Data to Improve Retention Strategies
Exit interviews are sometimes overlooked in favor of focusing on the people who choose to stay rather than those who leave. However, departing employees often provide candid insights into your company’s strengths and weaknesses, making exit interviews a strategic opportunity to gain data for improved retention. Why Exit Interview Data Matters for Retention Recent research […]
Infographic: The 3 Great HR Shifts from SPARK TALENT 2025
The 3 Great Shifts of HR are a must for HR professionals to know, and SPARK TALENT 2025 conference has everything you need to know about them. The conference delivered a unified mandate to HR and Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders: the reactive, service-provider model is obsolete. Success requires you to stop being an “order-taker” and […]
States, NLRB Battle Over Authority Over Unionization
The disarray at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), now with only one member and an acting general counsel (GC), has prompted states to start acting on their own to provide methods of resolving labor disputes that the Board is unable to address and also to provide paths to union organizing, particularly for “gig” workers […]
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SPARK TALENT Day 2: HR’s 3-Part Playbook for AI, Outlier Sourcing & CX
If Day Two of SPARK TALENT gave us one clear takeaway, it’s that the future of HR is less about managing processes and more about becoming architects of organizational change and talent scouting. Our keynotes from Ross Sparkman, Bertrand Dussert, and Blair Bennett’s hot session, didn’t just talk theory; they handed us a three-part playbook for […]
From Order-Taker to Architect: Day 1 Key Takeaways from SPARK TALENT on AI, Ethics, and Workforce Strategy
Day One of the SPARK TALENT 2025 conference delivered a unified mandate to HR and Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders: the reactive, service-provider model is obsolete. Success requires you to stop being an “order-taker” and become an “architect of the workforce.” Three powerful sessions defined the essential shifts necessary to make that change. 1. The Strategic […]
Here’s Why Many HR AI Projects Are Doomed to Fail
A dangerous narrative is taking hold among HR leadership teams across the country, a story of effortless, overnight transformation powered by artificial intelligence. It is a seductive mirage shimmering in the desert of corporate ambition, promising untold riches and seamless automation from a technology that is still in its turbulent adolescence. This story sells a […]
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Infographic: The 3 Great HR Shifts from SPARK TALENT 2025
The 3 Great Shifts of HR are a must for HR professionals to know, and SPARK TALENT 2025 conference has everything you need to know about them. The conference delivered a unified mandate to HR and Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders: the reactive, service-provider model is obsolete. Success requires you to stop being an “order-taker” and […]
HR Works Podcast: What HR Professionals Need to Know About Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act with Amanda Czepiel
Over the summer, the Senate and House passed President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, enacting sweeping changes across all facets of the country, including substantial increases in funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, changes to AI policy, and many other facets that have cause anxieties among both employees and employers to skyrocket. […]
Know Before You Go: Best People Strategy Practices at SPARK TALENT
SPARK Talent 2025 is just around the corner, and HR Daily Advisor has had the opportunity to interview some of its speakers before their presentations. HR leaders wonder how to best align their people strategy with their business strategy. Thankfully, SPARK speakers have just the advice for their HR peers. In part three of this […]