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Julie Anderson, Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy and Organizational Development at Wrench Group, specializes in unifying fragmented organizations. Her role is centered on building the sophisticated, integrated talent systems required to fuel the growth of the company’s diverse portfolio of brands. From Retail Training to Recruiting Pioneer Anderson’s career foundation was laid early, starting in […]
Spark TALENT 2025 delivered a jolt of necessary energy, tackling the biggest workforce challenges head on, including AI and talent acquisition. This year, our sessions didn’t just discuss trends, they provided playbooks for strategic action, offering HR leaders clear direction on topics from mastering AI integration to redefining high-performance culture. We’ve gathered the best of […]
A critical new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) delivers a clear economic warning to HR leaders: U.S. employers are projected to lose at least $1.3 trillion in attrition in 2026. This massive cost is driven by a simple, avoidable factor: a lack of cultural investment. AWI’s 2025 Employee Engagement & Retention report surveyed employees […]
As AI transforms how we work, learn, and build, training programs can’t stay static. Generative AI (Gen AI) is moving too fast for one-off courses or fixed curriculums. To keep pace, learning programs need to evolve in real time — using data, feedback, and real-world results to stay relevant, practical, and aligned with what organizations need […]
Forget the dry HR manual—the year’s most important workplace lessons weren’t found in a compliance document; they were on your screen. From high-stakes heists to late-nigh comedy and sharp TV dramas, our EntertainHR series spent 2025 examining what not to do in the office based on examples from pop culture. We covered everything from what […]
Sometimes, you need complex HR and business strategy explained fast—and visually. That’s why our infographics were among our most-viewed content this year! From decoding the latest HR buzzwords to breaking down AI adoption strategies and mapping the perfect people and business strategy alignment, HRDA put the most important topics of 2025 into clear, digestible graphics. […]
Betsy Mercado has recently stepped into the newly created, crucial role of Chief People Officer at Jersey Mike’s, a leading franchisor in the fast-casual sandwich space. Her mandate is clear: to guide the company’s rapid expansion by developing comprehensive people strategies that reinforce Jersey Mike’s distinctive, people-first culture. In this pivotal role, Mercado oversees the entire team […]
Major natural disasters often devastate businesses or send them into a chaotic scramble mode. The results can be job losses or altered roles for employees, disruption for customers, and lengthy closures for repairs. Such difficult circumstances raise the stakes considerably for how affected brands, their leaders, and human resources teams respond to the crisis. The […]
This year, the conversation around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) hit unprecedented turbulence. We saw pushback—not just from some organizations, but across various industries, even the federal government. Despite these setbacks, fostering a resilient, inclusive environment is more critical than ever. The businesses that embrace these values—and understand them as a strategic driver, not […]
Generative AI (Gen AI) is reshaping the workplace, offering powerful tools for creativity, productivity, and efficiency. However, unlocking its potential hinges on more than just adoption; employees must develop a nuanced understanding of how to use this technology effectively. Organizations must go beyond traditional training approaches and embrace rigorous tracking of learning progress and outcomes […]