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Betsy Mercado has recently stepped into the newly created, crucial role of Chief People Officer at Jersey Mike’s, a leading franchisor in the fast-casual sandwich space. Her mandate is clear: to guide the company’s rapid expansion by developing comprehensive people strategies that reinforce Jersey Mike’s distinctive, people-first culture. In this pivotal role, Mercado oversees the entire team […]
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At SPARK Talent 2025, Bertrand Dussert, VP of Talent Acquisition at Staples, emphasized that the future workforce needs talent outliers—people who don’t just work within the system but change and reframe it. After his presentation, Dussert shared a crucial insight into how HR should be viewing AI right now: Actionable Insight: Train Your Recruiters with AI Dussert […]
For decades, payroll has been treated as a quiet back-office operation. Today, the stakes are much higher. Employee expectations and regulatory pressures are shifting the goalposts. Payroll isn’t just about accuracy anymore; it shapes trust, culture, and retention. In the UK, 76% of companies are sharing or planning to share individual pay ranges with employees, […]
For more than 10 years, Susan Knox has been the steady hand guiding the people strategy at TBR Global Chauffeuring, a company passionate about world-class customer service. Since 2011, she has led TBR’s people function, designing and launching global policies and processes that provide stability and support for the company’s diverse workforce worldwide. From Back Office to Boardroom Knox’s […]
The conversation about generative AI (Gen AI) is unavoidable in today’s business landscape. It’s disruptive, transformative, and packed with potential—both thrilling and intimidating. As organizations adopt Gen AI to streamline operations, develop products, or enhance customer interactions, the inevitable side effect among employees is anxiety. Will jobs vanish? Will expectations shift overnight? Can they keep […]
For over a decade, Hanna Giraldo has been quietly designing systems that make people successful. Forget buzzwords—Giraldo’s career is all about creating measurable growth through programs that are genuinely “people-first.” Giraldo started her journey deep in the world of coaching, training, and instructional design because she was simply passionate about helping people grow. She spent almost six […]
Employers may recall that earlier this year, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) limiting the recognition of gender to male and female. Texas Governor Greg Abbott then passed a similar directive shortly after and has also signed a bill into law that could affect how employers should address their employees. However, employers shouldn’t neglect […]
As Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) continues to revolutionize industries, forward-thinking organizations must develop robust strategies to integrate this transformative technology into their operations. A well-executed Gen AI learning program not only equips employees with the skills to leverage these tools effectively but also fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Yet, the path […]
Reid Walsh, Chief Human Resources Director at NEOGOV, proves that a passion for public service—not a linear career path—is a great foundation for modern HR leadership. Today, she’s focused on helping government organizations build engaged, high-performing workforces through smart, human-centered strategies. Walsh’s current work is deeply informed by her extraordinary experience in the public sector. She previously served […]