Category: HRDA Frankly Speaking

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 […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Care for the Caregivers

Nearly 73% of the entire workforce is a caregiver. In the words of Paula Faris, award-winning journalist and author who hosted a conversation on the topic, “Investing in caregivers is investing in the workforce.” Faris was joined by Tina Beaty, Chief Branding & Marketing Officer for SHRM, Madeline Mitchell, USAToday reporter, and Phyllis Stewart Pires, Associate VP of Employee […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: SHRM’s New Initiative Invites Departments to Work Together

Last week, SHRM 25 saw the biggest voices in HR lead the conversation on how HR professionals can lead change in the workplace and spark innovation. During the opening reception, SHRM Chief of Staff, Emily M. Dickens, introduced 𝐄², SHRM’s new initiative to create a better pipeline for education to employment. The initiative is an […]