Tag: Meta

HR Query: The Real Zuckerberg? Why AI Clone CEOs Are a Trust Minefield

When Meta revealed an AI “CEO agent” replica of Mark Zuckerberg, it proved one thing: digital clones of executives are no longer science fiction. But as AI moves into the C-suite, a massive question emerges: Will these tools build employee trust, or completely destroy it? The second employees feel manipulated by a fake version of […]

Best of SPARK HR Podcasts: Part 2

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 […]

Meta Leading the Great Tech Shift: Chelsea MacMullan on SPARK HR

The great tech shift has been slowly approaching since the internet’s invention, and with the advent of AI, the workplace as we know it is already in the past. So, how can HR shepherd the next generation of workers into this new business world? Thanks to Chelsea MacMullan, Org Change Management lead for Meta, we […]

Microsoft Scraps DEI Team

In the aftermath of the 2022 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the nationwide social justice movements that followed, many large companies began diving in to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by hiring chief diversity officers, making public statements and commitments in support of DEI and building out DEI teams. In recent months, however, […]

Virtual Reality Is the Future of Employee Training

From operating an oil rig in the middle of the ocean to active shooter drills, much of the cost, complexity, and danger in training can be reduced or eliminated by incorporating virtual reality (VR) technology. Traditional training methods require classrooms with paid instructors, equipment, learning tools, and occasionally travel expenses. Most companies simply don’t have […]

Navigating Layoffs: What’s Next?

It’s been a stressful time for U.S. workers, with significant layoffs being announced at high profile tech companies including Twitter, Meta, and Amazon. According to experts, losing a job is not only one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can go through, but also affects those who are not laid off in downsizing […]