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To close out Spark Talent, former FBI Special Agent George Piro delivered a riveting Day 3 keynote, “Leadership Under Pressure: Influence at the Highest Stakes.” On Christmas Eve in 2003, with less than five years as an FBI agent under his belt, Piro received a call that changed his life: he was selected to lead the team and […]
Day 2 at SPARK TALENT delivered a masterclass in modern organizational realities: managing through ambiguity, executing massive transformations, de-risking succession, and protecting leader bandwidth. Here are the top actionable frameworks and insights from some of Day 2’s featured speakers. 1. Shift from “Knowing” to “Not Knowing” Alison Parrin, Head of The Google School for Leaders […]
SPARK Talent 2026 is officially here, and it could not have started any better. Attendees from all across the country have found their places in sunny Orlando, Florida for the latest and greatest HR insights from the profession’s top leaders. But the true magic comes from sharing the space, HR leaders and professionals all gathering […]
SPARK Talent is fast approaching, and we’re more excited than ever to see our speakers take the stage and start solving the biggest challenges facing HR right now. Keep your eyes out especially for Erika Portis, Director of Performance for Fanatics Betting & Gaming, who we had the chance to sit down with and talk […]
As LinkedIn’s Director of Talent Development, Kevin Bishop is challenging traditional HR playbooks–advocating for continuous learning, meaningful internal mobility, and bringing genuine joy back to the workplace. Ready to transform how your organization approaches skills, retention, and human-centered strategy? We’ve rounded up top insights and visual breakdowns featuring Bishop so you can arrive at Spark […]
The younger generation is facing dwindling opportunities to begin their careers, while trade labor is finding it harder and harder to staff their workforce. One solution seems to solve both worries, and it all comes down to recruiters to help. College graduates represent a largely untapped talent pipeline for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical careers, and […]
Success in the workforce starts with your leaders. If those taking charge don’t have clarity and a focused direction, their talent will lag behind. But knowing exactly where you, your team, and your talent needs to go isn’t always simple, and sometimes, you need to bet on your success. Few know this better than Ericka […]
Leaders always want to be the hero. With the responsibility lying on their shoulders, it makes sense to want to save as many employees and coworkers from as much hassle and stress as possible. But that doesn’t build strong teams, just wears out leadership. Success in the workforce starts with your leaders, but it’s sustained […]
Navigating rapid change in human resources (HR) often feels like driving down the highway while building the car. Priorities shift overnight, teams are stretched thin, and brand-new challenges frequently pop up outside the traditional HR playbook. You don’t have time to test unproven solutions through trial and error—you need answers that work right now. To […]
In a fast-paced corporate world, it’s easy for HR leaders to get buried in spreadsheets, compliance updates, and standard procedures. But Kevin Bishop, the Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, believes it’s time to bring creativity, flexibility, and genuine joy back into the workplace. Coming from a unique, non-linear background in the performing arts (music […]