Tag: AI

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Why Ethical HR Tech is Non-Negotiable

Forget just boosting efficiency. Jen Kirkwood, CEO & Founder of Talvana Consulting, and a speaker at SPARK TALENT 2025, reveals a critical truth: the future of HR tech isn’t just about what AI can do, but what it must do responsibly. As employees and candidates become savvier about AI, your company’s ethics are now a legal and brand imperative. […]

The Worrying Trend of Employees Ignoring Corporate AI Rules 

As AI weaves itself deeper into the fabric of professional life, a quiet revolution is taking place behind closed doors. According to Intapp’s newly published 2025 Technology Perceptions Survey, professionals in sectors like accounting, consulting, finance, and law are adopting AI tools at record speed—often without waiting for official sign-off. A Sharp Uptick—With a Catch […]

Leveraging AI for Proactive HR Solutions 

Not long ago, HR teams focused mainly on looking backward—reviewing metrics like turnover rates, engagement scores, and time-to-fill stats to guide decisions. But that’s changing fast. Thanks to AI, HR is stepping into a new role: not just reacting to the past but anticipating what’s next—and taking action in the moment. Welcome to the era […]

The Great Career Shift: How Work, Growth, and Success Are Being Redefined 

Career development doesn’t look the way it used to. And honestly? That’s not a bad thing.  Between automation, shifting values, and changing ideas about success, the old model—climbing the ladder, one rung at a time—just doesn’t fit anymore. Over the next few years, people across industries will be rethinking what growth means, what they want […]

HR’s AI Awakening: Stop Waiting, Start Leading (Your Future Depends On It)

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. For years, HR’s journey […]

Striking the Balance Between High Tech and Human Connection

HR leaders across industries are finding creative ways to integrate AI and other new technologies into their workflows. Some are carefully testing the waters, while others are jumping in with AI integration embedded throughout their workday. Regardless of adaptation level, all HR professionals are trying to balance new efficiencies with the heart and soul of […]

5 Ways AI Can Personalize Learning and Development

It’s always been important for employees to continue their learning and grow their skillset. But in today’s workplace, the demand for continuous learning and upskilling has never been more critical. As industries transform under the influence of technological advancements, globalization, and shifting market needs, employees must adapt to stay relevant. Human Resources (HR) departments lead […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Gen AI’s Secret Weapon for Coaching & Culture

Think AI is just for recruitment? Think again. Jennifer Kirkwood, CEO & Founder of Talvana Consulting, and speaker at SPARK Talent 2025, recently shared an unexpected but powerful insight: while generative AI is already changing many parts of HR, its biggest, most surprising impact is coming to employee coaching and feedback. This is huge, Kirkwood noted, especially […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: AI Helps You Do “More with Less”

At Spark HR 2025, Matthew Duncan, who leads Microsoft’s thinking on the future of work, shared a big truth from Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Report: people at work are hitting their limits. With people facing hundreds of interruptions each day and most feeling a constant time crunch, the old ways of boosting output simply don’t […]

The AI Revolution: Your Workforce Isn’t Running Out of Work, It’s Running Out of Time

At SPARK HR 2025, Matthew Duncan, who leads Microsoft’s thinking on the future of work, didn’t just talk about AI – he showed us a new reality for workplaces everywhere. Based on Microsoft‘s latest Work Trend Index Report, which surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries, Duncan pointed out a huge truth: people are reaching their limits. […]