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The future of work isn’t just about AI; it’s about the partnership between humans and AI. New global research from Accenture reveals a stark divide: while 84% of executives expect AI to work alongside people within three years, only 26% of workers have received the training to do so. This is an urgent “AI readiness […]
The world is changing. The world of work is changing. According to Carlee Wolfe, Associate Vice President of Leader Development at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, HR should be leading it. As a featured speaker at the upcoming Spark Talent 2025 conference, Wolfe’s vision for “Next Gen HR” is clear and bold: HR must be the driving force behind […]
A new study shows that even though companies have spent tens of billions of dollars on generative AI, an overwhelming 95 percent aren’t getting any real value from it. This finding from The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025, is crucial for HR leaders because they are in the best position to lead […]
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 […]
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 […]
Julie Lofreddo, the Human Resources Director at Greystones Group, found her calling in HR through an unexpected turn. Initially an office manager at a mortgage company, she stepped up when her branch needed dedicated HR support. This led to intensive corporate training, which surprisingly ignited her passion for helping people within an organization. Her journey […]
Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke has made it clear: in the age of AI, traditional headcount justifications won’t cut it. In a memo recently shared with employees—and posted publicly— Lutke announced that Shopify staff must prove that they can’t accomplish a task using AI before requesting additional resources or headcount. This move reflects a broader shift […]
Over the past two years, companies of all types, and employees in a wide range of roles, have discovered the flexibility and disruption that technology like generative AI (GenAI) can represent. While GenAI is generally thought of in terms of content creation, in truth it’s technology that can be used in many ways. HR is […]
As organizations gear up for another performance review cycle, a crucial gap becomes clear: despite spending billions annually on management training, organizations still put managers in high-stakes performance conversations with little opportunity to practice. This ‘practice paradox’ highlights how unprepared managers are for one of their most important responsibilities. While in the best-case scenario, feedback […]
Jessi Marcoff, Chief People Officer at InvoiceCloud, didn’t take a traditional path to HR. Her journey began in change management at Portland General Electric, where she discovered a passion for connecting people with purpose. This early experience ignited a spark, leading her to explore the intersection of business strategy and human potential. After honing her […]