Tag: AI

Leading in a “Human Plus” World: 9 Actionable Takeaways from LinkedIn’s Director of Talent Development

As the Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, Dr. Chrissy Roth-Francis currently oversees the growth of 3,000 leaders. She is at the forefront of a major cultural shift: the “Human Plus” future. Ahead of her sessions at SPARK HR 2026, HR Daily Advisor sat down with Dr. Roth-Francis to discuss how HR professionals and people leaders […]

Why Employee Engagement Should Feel ‘Calm and Boring’ and Other Takeaways With McKesson’s Sr. Director of Talent Succession

Engagement strategies are often treated as exciting, fun perks that help employees stay motivated and fulfilled at an organization. But Jenessa Disler, Senior Director of Talent Succession at McKesson, and speaker at SPARK HR 2026, turns that thinking on its head. The reality is, she says, “When engagement is done really well, it’s actually just […]

5th Circuit Throws Down on Use of AI

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Texas employers) brought the hammer down on February 18 in an opinion written by Chief Judge Elrod. Glad I was not the nail. Show-cause order issued What is a show-cause order? It’s an order issued by a court to a lawyer essentially saying, […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Why AI is the Ultimate Growth Mindset Challenge

In the era of rapid automation, the most valuable leadership tool isn’t a new algorithm—it’s the willingness to see your role through a completely fresh lens. Many HR leaders view the rise of AI as a threat to their jobs, but Dr. Chrissy Roth-Francis, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, argues that people leaders are […]

Why AI Is the First Real Disruption in Hiring 

Every leap in hiring technology has promised transformation. Most have delivered only incremental progress. Despite decades of digital upgrades – from newspaper classifieds to online job boards, faxed résumés to LinkedIn profiles – the basic logic of recruiting hasn’t changed. Companies still grow their teams the same way they always have: one job post, one recruiter, one […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Adam Hickman on AI & Leadership

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 […]

Faces of HR: How Omnissa’s Chief People Officer Bridges the Gap Between Tech and Talent

From navigating the streets of eight different countries to steering the ship at AI-native tech giants, Suni Lobo’s career is anything but conventional. Now serving as the Chief People Officer at Omnissa, she’s using her unique global lens to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centric leadership. The Power of the “Sponsor” Every great […]

What HR Leaders Need to Know: Navigating AI Regulation Amid Federal-State Conflict

The regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence in the workplace has reached a pivotal inflection point—and HR professionals are squarely at the center. President Trump’s recent executive order targeting state and local AI regulations creates both uncertainty and opportunity for forward-thinking HR teams. Understanding what this means for an employer’s talent acquisition technology, performance management systems, […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: ‘AI Isn’t the Answer to Every Problem’

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 […]

The Great Escape: Why America’s Workforce is Trading the Corporate Ladder for Career Ownership

The “gold watch” era of corporate loyalty is officially a thing of the past. A new study by The Harris Poll and The Entrepreneur’s Source has revealed a major shift in how Americans view their professional futures. Today, 83% of people see business ownership as a viable alternative to the traditional 9-to-5, with the majority believing that being your own boss […]