Over the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of previewing the many fantastic HR leaders set to speak at SPARK HR, learning the ins and outs of what HR professionals need to know in order to succeed in the modern workforce.
The insights were actionable and engaging, and we want to make sure you don’t miss an ounce of the incredible advice these speakers had to offer. Here’s part one of our recap of the best podcast episodes with our SPARK speakers!
AI Dynamics and SPARK Sneak Peeks with Ben Eubanks
Few understand the AI landscape in HR like Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer of Lighthouse Research & Advisory, bestselling author, and seasoned SPARK speaker. HR Daily Advisor had the chance to sit down with Ben to ask our most burning questions about what 2026 holds for AI and HR and get a sneak peek into what he’ll be discussing during SPARK HR 2026.
The Pillars of Leadership Pt. 1 & 2
The world seems to be changing at a faster rate every single day, and employees taking the brunt of the change, and fearing for the future. Job loss is rampant, economic uncertainty looms around every corner, and no one truly knows if their same job will be around tomorrow. So, how do leaders guide their teams through such tumultuous times?
According to Adam Hickman, Ph.D., VP of Org & Employee Dev, Partners; The Walt Disney Company, it’s a tale as old as time. That is to say, leaders looking to the past, and focusing on the most human aspects of work, are going to find themselves best prepared for the future. In parts one and two of our conversation, Hickman tells his HR story, and how HR professionals can reimagine employee support and connection in the AI era.
NASA, Nordstrom, and Fixing Burnout
What do NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Disney, and Nordstrom have in common? They’ve all turned to Betsy Lopez-Riley to navigate their biggest moments of reinvention. A senior transformation leader with over 20 years of experience, Lopez-Riley knows that big ideas only work when they work for the people executing them.
Ahead of her sessions at SPARK HR 2026, HR Daily Advisor sat down with Lopez-Riley to discuss why traditional HR strategies often fail and how to bridge the gap between corporate vision and everyday execution.