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Florida AG Challenges NFL’s Rooney Rule

Over the last several months, we’ve witnessed increased attacks by the federal and state governments over employers’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It seems that the National Football League (NFL) is the most recent organization to find itself in those crosshairs. The Rooney Rule In 2003, the NFL adopted the Rooney Rule at the […]

SPARK HR Day 2 Recap: Empathy is the Name of the Game

The sun and fun of SPARK HR was well underway as Day 2 of our conference kicked off. From Disney to Chick-fil-A, the world’s premiere HR leaders took the stage to shine a light on what the HR world needs, and how to flourish in the field. The thing they all agree on? Empathy is […]

Faces of HR: Why Laura Maffucci is Putting People Before the AI “Hype Train”

For many, the rise of Artificial Intelligence feels like a race to automate. For Laura Maffucci, it’s a call to advocate. As the Head of HR at G-P, she’s spent over 25 years proving that the secret to a high-performing global workforce isn’t just better tech—it’s better mental health. In the fast-paced world of global […]

What Does Ranch Dressing Have To Do with Employment Law?

Wait, did you read that right? “What does ranch dressing have to do with employment law?” Well, quite a lot actually, as long as we’re talking about the most famous type of ranch dressing, the brand that introduced most of America to ranch dressing: Hidden Valley Ranch. Legend of the Hidden Valley The story of […]

SPARK HR Day 1 Recap: Taking Off the Blinders—Sarah Devereaux on the Future of Systems Thinking

Sarah Devereaux, HCI Leadership Coach and Advisor, and former Head of Executive Development at Google, opened her SPARK HR session with a startling reality check: HR is carrying a massive burden. Between market shifts and organizational restructuring, the pressure to find solutions is at an all-time high. However, the “laser focus” HR leaders have relied […]

EntertainHR: More “Company” Leads to Less “Retreat”

I’m not the biggest fan of television these days.  While there may be more content than ever, I’d opine that the quality is far inferior than when there were only three channels during my formative years in the 1980s.  Suffice it to say, I always am looking for something new and interesting (recommendations can be […]

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SPARK HR Day 2 Recap: Empathy is the Name of the Game

The sun and fun of SPARK HR was well underway as Day 2 of our conference kicked off. From Disney to Chick-fil-A, the world’s premiere HR leaders took the stage to shine a light on what the HR world needs, and how to flourish in the field. The thing they all agree on? Empathy is […]

SPARK HR Day 1 Recap: Taking Off the Blinders—Sarah Devereaux on the Future of Systems Thinking

Sarah Devereaux, HCI Leadership Coach and Advisor, and former Head of Executive Development at Google, opened her SPARK HR session with a startling reality check: HR is carrying a massive burden. Between market shifts and organizational restructuring, the pressure to find solutions is at an all-time high. However, the “laser focus” HR leaders have relied […]

Best of SPARK HR Podcasts: Part 1

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 […]

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Know Before You Go: The AI Do’s and Don’ts at SPARK HR

The most effective leadership strategy for the modern workforce isn’t a new piece of software—it’s the human connection. To help you prepare for this year’s SPARK HR conference, we’ve gathered four power tips on the do’s and don’ts of integrating AI in HR, and how to do so with empathy, clarity, and discipline. In part two […]

Know Before You Go: Human-Centered Leadership Strategies at SPARK HR

The most effective leadership strategy for the modern workforce isn’t a new piece of software—it’s the human connection. To help you prepare for this year’s SPARK HR conference, we’ve gathered four power tips on how to lead with empathy, clarity, and discipline. In part one of this two-part series, take a look at just a […]

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HRDA Shorts: How Does Chick-Fil-A Define Culture?

At Chick-Fil-A, “My Pleasure” is more than a polite phrase; it’s a commitment to a higher standard of leadership. To build a team that stays engaged and a brand that customers love, HR leaders must move past buzzwords and get back to the core of their brand. Here’s what Nicholas Lawrence, Executive Director of People […]

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