Category: HRDA Frankly Speaking

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Coca-Cola VP on Which Data Matters

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 […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Hyatt’s Next Gen Leader—A New Mandate for HR

The world of HR is evolving faster than ever, and a new title is emerging for HR leaders. It’s no longer enough to just keep up; it’s time to take the lead. That’s the message from Carlee Wolfe, a speaker at the upcoming Spark Talent 2025 conference and Associate Vice President of Leader Development at […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Hershey’s Global TA Head—AI Isn’t a Threat to HR

For many in the HR field, the rise of AI comes with a nagging fear: that it will eventually replace recruiters and dehumanize the hiring process. This is the biggest misconception about artificial intelligence in talent acquisition, and according to experts, it’s not the reality at all. The true purpose of AI isn’t to take […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: People Analytics on a Budget—Your Secret Weapon Is Already on Your Computer

In the world of people analytics, it’s easy for HR teams to feel left behind, especially when faced with the assumption that you need a huge budget and expensive platforms to get started. But according to Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager of HR Data and Analytics at ADM and speaker at Spark Talent 2025, that couldn’t be […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: GE HealthCare Exec on Creating Talent Ecosystems

It’s easy to look at the HR industry these days and fear for the future of talent. Every new survey and study tells us we’re in an employee engagement crisis, AI is constantly reinventing the workplace, and there is a skills gap between what employers need and what employees possess. But what if there were […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: AI Success—Why Your First Step Isn’t Tech, It’s People

As AI continues to transform the HR landscape, a common question looms: How do you integrate new technology without disrupting employee engagement and company culture? Kelly Blackmon, Owner/Founder of B.E. Consulting and speaker at SHRM 25, offered a clear answer in his session, “AI-EQ: How to Integrate AI Without Disengaging Your Workforce.” His advice? When […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: PepsiCo on The Importance of Recruiters

Blair Bennett, PepsiCo Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and speaker at HCI’s SPARK TALENT 2025, recently talked with HR Daily Advisor in a webinar for a behind-the-scenes look on what it takes to build a world-class candidate experience on a global scale. Here’s one of the strategies that Bennett mentioned in the interview: Be a supply chain […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Your HR Data Strategy—Tell Stories That Drive Action

You know HR data is powerful. You’ve got the numbers, but how do you make them truly count? It’s not just about crunching figures; it’s about making them speak volumes and drive real change. Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager of HR Data and Analytics at ADM and speaker at Spark Talent 2025, says there’s one skill that separates […]

HRDA Frankly Speak: CPO of Cardinal Group Companies Thinks of AI as an Exoskeleton

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 […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Your Company’s StoryWhy Everyone Needs to See Themselves In It

In today’s diverse workplaces, how we talk about our companies isn’t just about sharing facts. It’s about building real connections. That’s a key takeaway from Roy Abdo, CEO of Digital Revamp Communications, who spoke at SHRM 2025. His session, “Inclusive Storytelling: Using Content and Data to Influence, Attract, and Retain Diverse Audiences,” highlighted a crucial point for […]