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It’s a common industry trap to assume that giving employees instant access to information is the same thing as actual learning. According to LinkedIn’s Director of Talent Development Kevin Bishop, organizations need to stop conflating simple “information transfer” with the process of true learning. HR’s Actionable Solution True learning requires mental effort and patience, notes […]
In a fast-paced corporate world, it’s easy for HR leaders to get buried in spreadsheets, compliance updates, and standard procedures. But Kevin Bishop, the Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, believes it’s time to bring creativity, flexibility, and genuine joy back into the workplace. Coming from a unique, non-linear background in the performing arts (music […]
Many HR leaders are rushing to use AI to automate routine, repetitive tasks. The goal seems obvious: clear out the busy work so employees can focus entirely on high-value, complex projects. But Kevin Bishop, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, warns that this approach might accidentally be driving your team straight toward burnout. In a […]
Over the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of previewing the many fantastic HR leaders set to speak at SPARK HR in the HR Works Podcast, 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 […]
In a recent webinar conversation with Dr. Chrissy Roth-Francis, Ed.D., Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, and SPARK HR 2026 speaker, she shared what human-centered leadership actually looks like in practice right now, based on what she’s seeing inside one of the world’s most influential technology organizations. During the webinar, three themes emerged on what human-centered leadership looks […]
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 can navigate […]
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 […]
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 […]
Having trusted internal mentors for employees to turn to for career guidance can be an extremely valuable asset for businesses, particularly when it comes to long-term employee retention and succession planning. A recent report from Enhancy—based on survey data from 1000 respondents—sheds some light on where employees tend to turn when it comes to career […]
LinkedIn is a great social media platform for business professionals—arguably the best social media platform for business professionals. Whether using it to build a network to aid in job search or business development, to assist in professional development, to market B2B products and services, or simply to share and learn with others, LinkedIn can be […]