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In early September 2026, a federal judge granted summary judgment (dismissal without a trial) to musician Lizzo’s touring company (BGBT) on claims filed by Lizzo’s former wardrobe assistant, including claims of hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, and claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The decision provides several practical reminders for employers and HR […]
When you manage over 500 cinemas across the U.S., understanding the numbers is crucial to keeping the business successful. SPARK Talent attendees got a sneak peek into this world with speaker Adam Murphy, Director of People Analytics for AMC Theatres. With AI, Adam explains how easy it’s become to look at large swaths of data. […]
A company can expand its workforce while eliminating jobs that otherwise would have existed. That distinction matters for HR leaders evaluating claims that artificial intelligence creates jobs rather than displaces them. The question is whether AI helps an organization grow, what happens to its hiring plans, and which workers gain or lose opportunities along the […]
While earning his B.A. in Business Management from Pace University at night, Darin Conselyea worked for a beverage distributor and earned his commercial driver’s license. That license landed him at United Parcel Service, where he joined the safety department, and where senior HR leaders first encouraged him to explore more opportunities within the function. A […]
Want to know how to turn constant chaos into a sustainable competitive advantage? In a recent keynote, Kristin Stamilio, formerly of Microsoft, tackled this reality head-on. Drawing on her 23-year HR career, Microsoft employee listening data, and practical industry research, Stamilio delivered a clear message: The solution is shifting from rigid, project-based change management to continuous […]
In September, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) added another chapter to a long-running tug-of-war: When can an employer discipline a worker who blows up at management (sometimes with profanity) while also engaging in “concerted activity” (e.g., employees banding together to raise concerns about pay, safety, or working conditions)? NLRB Back-and-Forth In Lion Elastomers, the […]
When you manage over 500 cinemas across the U.S., understanding the numbers is crucial to keeping the business successful. SPARK Talent attendees got a sneak peek into this world with speaker Adam Murphy, Director of People Analytics for AMC Theatres. With AI, Adam explains how easy it’s become to look at large swaths of data. […]
We’ve all been there: You launch a shiny new training program, watch completion rates hit 90%+, celebrate the great survey scores, and then absolute radio silence. Six weeks later, employees are right back to their old habits, buried under competing priorities, and doing things the way they always have. Welcome to the activation gap—the frustrating […]
In today’s workplace, change is no longer a distinct event with a clear start, middle, and end. Across every industry, organizations are grappling with wave after wave of disruption—from rapid AI adoption and shifting corporate priorities and more. In her SPARK TALENT keynote session, “Change Agility in the AI Era: Building the Capability to Transform […]
Want to know how to turn constant chaos into a sustainable competitive advantage? In a recent keynote, Kristin Stamilio, formerly of Microsoft, tackled this reality head-on. Drawing on her 23-year HR career, Microsoft employee listening data, and practical industry research, Stamilio delivered a clear message: The solution is shifting from rigid, project-based change management to continuous […]
How has the growth and embrace of pay transparency impacted the hiring process? Does pay transparency offer more to organizations than just checking-box for compliance, and what are the common concerns that accompany pay transparency for HR teams? In our throwback episode of the HR Works Podcast, Next Level Benefits’ Lauren Winans speaks about the […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re battlegrounds. We’re seeing them play out in boardrooms and on the news, and it’s leaving HR leaders wondering, ‘How do we navigate this?’ In our throwback episode this week, we’re listening back to Amira Barger, a leading DEI expert and MSNBC Contributor. Barger reminds us that ‘DEI […]