Forget what you think about AI in HR. According to Jen Kirkwood, CEO & Founder of Talvana Consulting, and a speaker at SPARK Talent 2025, generative AI isn’t just changing talent acquisition—it’s flipping it on its head. This isn’t a future trend; it’s the urgent present, and HR’s role is critical. Join us live in San […]
As AI tools continue to reshape work across industries, a new anxiety has entered the professional lexicon: FOBO—fear of becoming obsolete. While the term may sound buzzword-y, the concern is anything but abstract for today’s workforce. According to new data from Kickresume, 21% of respondents say they’ve either lost a job due to AI or […]
Workforce planning has traditionally been a straightforward exercise: determine headcount needs, assess budget constraints, and align staffing with organizational goals. But as artificial intelligence (AI) gains traction in businesses and industries of all kinds, this once linear process is becoming exponentially more complex. Companies are no longer just planning for staffing needs and roles—they’re mapping […]
Is your workforce planning struggling to keep up with AI? It doesn’t need to, according to Zillow’s Roz Harris, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Engagement & Belonging. In this short clip, she explains that the key to workforce planning in the age of AI means to stop trying to define every role and “start […]
AI is reshaping human resources. From parsing resumes in seconds to analyzing workforce sentiment in real time, the efficiency gains are undeniable. But amid the disruption, a quieter conversation is happening—about the boundaries of what AI can and cannot (or should not) do in the HR function. The truth is, while automation is optimizing many […]
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and redefining operational paradigms. It offers unprecedented opportunities for organizations to enhance efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. For organizational leaders, the imperative is clear: to harness the full potential of Gen AI, a meticulously crafted learning […]
When organizations invest in AI and other workplace technologies, they often focus on integration, security, and cost-efficiency. But one of the most critical—and overlooked—factors in successful adoption is employee training. Training Gaps Drive Tech Resistance According to the newly released Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report, training deficiencies are the leading reason employees resist new […]
AI can surface thousands of candidates in seconds—but it still can’t spot a great storyteller or a creative thinker. That’s why HR teams are rethinking what “smart hiring” really means. As marketing teams evolve into agile, multidisciplinary units responsible for everything from performance strategy to brand storytelling, the bar for talent has been raised. At […]
The rise of AI has inspired both hope and fear in the workplace. Its ever-changing abilities and the shifting legal landscape leave a lot of workers and HR professionals in a nervous state. While executive leaders search for ways to implement AI as effectively as possible, some still question whether the workforce will become less […]
For a long time, HR teams leaned heavily on annual surveys and the occasional pulse check to take the temperature of employee engagement. But in today’s fast-shifting workplace—where hybrid setups, changing expectations, and constant pivots are the norm—those traditional methods often show up too late or don’t quite tell the full story. That’s where AI-driven […]