Tag: SPARK Talent 2025

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Hershey’s Global TA Head—AI Isn’t a Threat to HR

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 […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: People Analytics on a Budget—Your Secret Weapon Is Already on Your Computer

In the world of people analytics, it’s easy for HR teams to feel left behind, especially when faced with the assumption that you need a huge budget and expensive platforms to get started. But according to Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager of HR Data and Analytics at ADM and speaker at Spark Talent 2025, that couldn’t be […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: GE HealthCare Exec on Creating Talent Ecosystems

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 […]

GE HealthCare Exec’s 4 Tips on Recruiting Top Talent

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 […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Your HR Data Strategy—Tell Stories That Drive Action

You know HR data is powerful. You’ve got the numbers, but how do you make them truly count? It’s not just about crunching figures; it’s about making them speak volumes and drive real change. Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager of HR Data and Analytics at ADM and speaker at Spark Talent 2025, says there’s one skill that separates […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]