As organizations plan their 2026 workforce strategy, they’re facing a workforce equation that looks very different from just a few years ago. Critical work is increasingly being delivered by people who aren’t on the traditional payroll: contractors, freelancers, and independent specialists. This shift is being driven from both sides of the labor market. Employers are […]
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The world of work is changing now more than ever, and to keep up, many businesses are becoming more and more ambiguous in their role descriptions, hierarchy, and goals. How can you provide detail in a world where policy and technology change ever few hours? While fluidity may become the new workplace standard, experts are […]
HR teams are under more pressure than ever. Budgets are tight. Expectations are high. The pace of change is accelerating. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) and flexible workforce models are reshaping not just how people work, but how talent is accessed and managed. Many HR leaders are trying to make sense of the […]
A year ago, agency heads assumed they were appointed for fixed terms and protected by law from summary termination. However, by means of a series of presidential actions, even the leaders of the “independent” agencies have been “re-classified” as at-will employees, serving at the pleasure of the president. This is in concert with an expanded view […]
Kristen Hulse doesn’t just understand the legal industry—she’s lived every chapter of it. With a career spanning over two decades, Hulse has successfully navigated the shift from practicing law to pioneering the “people side” of the profession. Today, as the newly minted Chief Talent Officer at Haynes Boone, she is bringing a unique, 360-degree perspective to […]
We sat down with the US VP of People & Culture from Primark, John Hadeed, to talk about all things HR Strategy. But when we asked him for his best piece of advice for HR professionals, it had us rethinking what actually is strategy, and where do we really need it? Check out what Hadeed […]
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SPARK HR was one of this year’s most informative and exciting HR conferences out there, and we had front row seats to record all best parts. From AI innovation, to reinventing what a 5-generation workforce looks like, SPARK HR welcomed leaders from around the globe to speak to HR professionals on the most pressing issues. […]
The organization that defines HR best practices, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is facing a major crisis following a devastating legal defeat. On December 5, 2025, a federal jury in Colorado found SHRM liable for racial discrimination and retaliation against former employee Rehab Mohamed, awarding her a total of $11.5 million in damages […]
At SPARK TALENT, Sue Lam, VP of Global People Analytics at The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC), laid out the strategy for HR to shift from a fragmented, reactive function to a strategic business driver. She shared how TCCC transformed from 32 fragmented business units into a “networked organization.” The key was simple: HR dropped the reactive support role and […]
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With AI’s advent and constant changes, we’re watching entry-level jobs change. Gone are the days where entry-level positions assist with note-taking, research, and organization now that a few simple prompts can achieve the same work in short order. So what is the future of entry-level jobs? Madeline Miller, Gen Z Leadership and Culture Strategist, advises how HR […]
So much of HR today is talked about in terms of strategy. What’s the best strategy for improving retention? How can I create an effective people strategy? But as effective as planning ahead can be, it all falls apart when you don’t know how to follow through. So, the real question HR professionals need to […]
When the organization known for setting HR standards faces an $11.5 million discrimination and retaliation verdict, it’s time for every HR leader to stop and reflect. This case provides a costly lesson: Public values must match internal actions. Use these four critical takeaways to audit your HR practices and reduce major legal exposure.