The workload of HR professionals is mighty, and the deliverables are grand. Upholding a business model, supporting your people strategy, keeping up with ever-changing legal issues, all while attempting to plan for the future of work—it feels like carrying an entire tray of freshly shaken bottles of Coca-Cola, waiting to explode.
But what if you could work towards these goals all at once, one sip at a time?
Sue Lam, VP of People Insights, Strategy, and Culture at The Coca-Cola Company and HCI Advisory Board Member, suggests to the HR world that a proper people strategy can work to help every part of the business, not just the people.
When talking about what data HR professionals need to look at when forming a proper people strategy, Lam says to look outside just the numbers, and recommends going to the people.
If you’re interested in hearing more, please join us live in San Antonio at SPARK TALENT 2025, October 7–9, 2025. You’ll also hear from other speakers from ADM, PepsiCo, GE Healthcare, Nutrien, Hyatt Hotels, and more. Get practical strategies focusing on workplace planning, talent acquisition, and AI-driven processes, with plenty of opportunities for you to connect with the HR community.