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Forget the fear of robots taking over. According to Debra Simmers, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Hershey Company, and speaker at Spark Talent 2025, AI isn’t just about replacing humans; it’s about empowering them to do what they do best. Here’s what you need to know: If you’re interested in hearing even more […]
Behind in workforce planning due to cumbersome manual processes and rapidly changing talent needs? Try AI, Peter Louch advises, to help you with continuous workforce planning. “If you can shorten that planning to action time horizon, you’re doing better than the average participant in this area. … [And] continuous planning doesn’t mean that you’re doing it all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Within your company, you know the stay-ahead race well. Innovation! AI! Digital tools! There’s so much new technology bursting down businesses doors these days that it’s hard to keep up. But there’s an often-overlooked threat undermining progress from within—skills gaps. While it’s easy to focus on flashy new technologies or growth strategies, unaddressed skills shortages […]
AI is quickly becoming a powerful tool in hiring—helping teams move faster, uncover patterns, and make more informed decisions. The potential is huge: faster resume reviews, deeper candidate insights, and more efficient processes across the board. But as these tools become more common, HR leaders face a critical responsibility: making sure AI helps build a […]
We’ve all had to deal with unsavory types: power-hungry bosses, know-it-alls, lazy coworkers. Difficult people are everywhere, but why? Why are difficult people difficult? “Because it works,” says Psychologist Bruce Christopher as he took the stage during SHRM 25 to answer just this. His presentation set out to build a foundation for how HR professionals—and, […]
As more and more of the new generation enters the workforce, their strengths and talents are coming to light. Gen Z is adaptable, morally conscious, and incredibly hardworking when they feel valued, and as they progress through the world, it’s HR professionals’ jobs to hone these skills into true difference-makers in the workplace. During SHRM […]
The advent of AI into the workspace has revolutionized the way we work, allowing for increased efficiency when applied correctly. But the roles AI most commonly overtakes—note taking, research, scheduling—are all hallmarks of internships and entry-level work. For decades, these small but necessary tasks allowed young people to begin their careers and slowly advance. But […]
There’s no doubt that AI has rapidly become a permanent fixture in many companies’ tool kits. But few have found the right place for this new tech, and we’re seeing that create friction within their workforce. Employees are unprepared and uncertain of how AI will impact their future despite the rapid adoption of it. Additionally, […]