Tag: employees

Summer Support for Working Parents: A Strategic Priority for Employers

As the summer continues, working parents face unique challenges that ripple into workplace engagement and productivity. Bright Horizons’ newly released 2025 Modern Family Index reveals how family dynamics during the warm months directly impact job performance—and signals clear opportunities for employers to step in. Survey Outlines Key Challenges Key survey findings show: Stephen Kramer, CEO […]

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 […]

Beyond Algorithms: The Irreplaceable Human Elements of HR 

AI is reshaping human resources. From parsing resumes in seconds to analyzing workforce sentiment in real time, the efficiency gains are undeniable. But amid the disruption, a quieter conversation is happening—about the boundaries of what AI can and cannot (or should not) do in the HR function.  The truth is, while automation is optimizing many […]

Faces of HR: Andrew Dawson’s Rise to Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at BVI Medical, Andrew Dawson brings a unique and powerful perspective to human resources. His career is a masterclass in building HR functions from the ground up and evolving with the needs of the business. Here’s a closer look at the experiences that forged his path to the […]

4 Ways HR Can Build Trust With Employees 

“HR isn’t your friend.”  “You can’t trust HR.”  “Where is the HR for HR?”  Just look at any post with the tag “#HR” and you’ll see mountains of comments like these from employees and industry experts alike.   Let’s face it: HR’s reputation has been on shaky ground for a while. Some have tried to […]

How to Weed Out AI Job Applicants 

The remote hiring boom has introduced a new risk frontier for HR professionals—the rise of AI-generated fake job applicants. Using generative AI, deepfakes, and stolen personal data, malicious actors are flooding the job market with fraudulent applications.  As fake candidates’ methods become more sophisticated, HR teams must evolve strategies to maintain hiring integrity and protect […]

EntertainHR: Tick tock, TikTok: Why Employers Should Evaluate Social Media Policies  

TikTok is home to many viral video trends, including “day in the life” and “story time” videos. “Day in the life” videos frequently contain short, collected clips of a user’s day with music, text, or voice-overs explaining their day-to-day roles (and possibly their workplace).   For example, a “day in the life” video may feature an […]

The Real Barrier to AI Adoption Isn’t Fear — It’s Poor Training

When organizations invest in AI and other workplace technologies, they often focus on integration, security, and cost-efficiency. But one of the most critical—and overlooked—factors in successful adoption is employee training.  Training Gaps Drive Tech Resistance  According to the newly released Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report, training deficiencies are the leading reason employees resist new […]

PepsiCo’s SVP of Global TA on Refreshing, Evolving, and Hiring Like Never Before

Trying to find resources to create the best candidate experience? Have a Pepsi. Well, sort of. You should listen to Blair Bennett, who works at PepsiCo as the Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and speaker at HCI’s SPARK TALENT 2025, who can tell HR leaders fresh lessons about candidate experience. And you can […]

Faces of HR: Allison Nadeau’s Global Talent Playbook

In the world of talent and acquisition, Allison Nadeau stands out as a leader who truly understands how to build and keep great teams. As the Vice President of Talent Management & Acquisition at iCIMS, a top company for talent acquisition technology, Nadeau is responsible for growing and keeping employees across the globe. She drives smart strategies that […]