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For decades, payroll has been treated as a quiet back-office operation. Today, the stakes are much higher. Employee expectations and regulatory pressures are shifting the goalposts. Payroll isn’t just about accuracy anymore; it shapes trust, culture, and retention. In the UK, 76% of companies are sharing or planning to share individual pay ranges with employees, […]
For many HR leaders, integrating Gen AI and understanding its impact on the workforce feels like a long, difficult task. Yet, waiting is no longer an option—organizations that delay their planning risk being left behind. Ross Sparkman, Head of Strategic Workforce Planning, argues that the biggest roadblock isn’t the technology; it’s the process of getting started. The […]
The conversation about generative AI (Gen AI) is unavoidable in today’s business landscape. It’s disruptive, transformative, and packed with potential—both thrilling and intimidating. As organizations adopt Gen AI to streamline operations, develop products, or enhance customer interactions, the inevitable side effect among employees is anxiety. Will jobs vanish? Will expectations shift overnight? Can they keep […]
Forget the panic of jobs being replaced; the true challenge of AI is getting Talent Acquisition (TA) to fundamentally redefine its value. That was the consensus from SPARK TALENT‘s “Unscripted Expert Discussion: TA in the Age of AI—Friend, Foe, or Future,” moderated by Jennifer Kirkwood CEO & Founder of Talvana Consulting, and featuring panelists Bertrand Dussert VP, Talent Acquisition […]
Julie Law, Chief People Officer at Rocket Software, has a career story that’s less of a straight line and more of an inspiring climb—one powered by mentorship and a constant focus on people. For fellow HR professionals, her journey highlights the transformative power of shifting from transactional HR to strategic people leadership. From Foundations to Global Strategy Law’s […]
The 2026 State of People Strategy Report, based on a survey of over 1,000 HR professionals worldwide, reveals a significant shift in priorities. While many companies are pulling back on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, the data uncovers a surprising secret of the most successful HR teams: they are more committed to DEIB […]
AI has taken over the future of work conversation, mainly around the new efficiencies it will bring and its impact on future careers. However, the discussion around how organizations can properly equip employees for this new AI era has been much quieter. The most advanced AI system is only as effective as the workforce […]
Workforce planning has traditionally been a straightforward exercise: determine headcount needs, assess budget constraints, and align staffing with organizational goals. But as artificial intelligence (AI) gains traction in businesses and industries of all kinds, this once linear process is becoming exponentially more complex. Companies are no longer just planning for staffing needs and roles—they’re mapping […]
Over the past several years, there has been a revolution in how employees work. The COVID-19 pandemic drove an overnight shift to remote work, and many employees became accustomed to the flexibility and freedom this shift provided. While a growing number of companies are now requiring employees to return to the office, this doesn’t mean […]
For a long time, HR teams leaned heavily on annual surveys and the occasional pulse check to take the temperature of employee engagement. But in today’s fast-shifting workplace—where hybrid setups, changing expectations, and constant pivots are the norm—those traditional methods often show up too late or don’t quite tell the full story. That’s where AI-driven […]