How can you do it all at once? It’s a question that rings in the mind of many HR professionals, saddled with goal after goal, and for good reason. The workload of HR professionals is mighty, and the deliverables are grand. Upholding a business model, supporting your people strategy, keeping up with everchanging 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.
Specifically, Lam emphasizes a dual focus. HR should be working alongside and being aware of the business side of your office clues you in on how you can develop strategies that empower both people and business initiatives.
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.