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As AI continues to redefine the future of work, many HR professionals have a common fear: that technology will strip away the human element of their jobs. But according to Debra Simmers, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Hershey Company, the opposite is true. In her upcoming session at Spark Talent 2025, she’ll discuss how […]
AI has taken over the future of work conversation, mainly around the new efficiencies it will bring and its impact on future careers. However, the discussion around how organizations can properly equip employees for this new AI era has been much quieter. The most advanced AI system is only as effective as the workforce […]
Workforce planning has traditionally been a straightforward exercise: determine headcount needs, assess budget constraints, and align staffing with organizational goals. But as artificial intelligence (AI) gains traction in businesses and industries of all kinds, this once linear process is becoming exponentially more complex. Companies are no longer just planning for staffing needs and roles—they’re mapping […]
Behind in workforce planning due to cumbersome manual processes and rapidly changing talent needs? Try AI, Peter Louch advises, to help you with continuous workforce planning. “If you can shorten that planning to action time horizon, you’re doing better than the average participant in this area. … [And] continuous planning doesn’t mean that you’re doing […]
As AI continues to transform the HR landscape, a common question looms: How do you integrate new technology without disrupting employee engagement and company culture? Kelly Blackmon, Owner/Founder of B.E. Consulting and speaker at SHRM 25, offered a clear answer in his session, “AI-EQ: How to Integrate AI Without Disengaging Your Workforce.” His advice? When […]
AI is reshaping human resources. From parsing resumes in seconds to analyzing workforce sentiment in real time, the efficiency gains are undeniable. But amid the disruption, a quieter conversation is happening—about the boundaries of what AI can and cannot (or should not) do in the HR function. The truth is, while automation is optimizing many […]
By now, most HR executives have lived through many moments of disruption. Unfortunately, those moments were met as they arrived, with little effort going into developing a playbook to be ready for the next change. The last decade, beginning with the rise of digital business models and continuing through the Covid-19 pandemic, has taught leaders […]
As Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at BVI Medical, Andrew Dawson brings a unique and powerful perspective to human resources. His career is a masterclass in building HR functions from the ground up and evolving with the needs of the business. Here’s a closer look at the experiences that forged his path to the […]
The remote hiring boom has introduced a new risk frontier for HR professionals—the rise of AI-generated fake job applicants. Using generative AI, deepfakes, and stolen personal data, malicious actors are flooding the job market with fraudulent applications. As fake candidates’ methods become more sophisticated, HR teams must evolve strategies to maintain hiring integrity and protect […]
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and redefining operational paradigms. It offers unprecedented opportunities for organizations to enhance efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. For organizational leaders, the imperative is clear: to harness the full potential of Gen AI, a meticulously crafted learning […]