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AI, talent shortages, and distrust: These are the biggest challenges HR pros are bracing for in 2025

HR Brew

Steve Knox, global head of talent acquisition, Dayforce “During the pandemic, ‘resilience’ was one of the key buzzwords at work…In 2025, I think developing resilience is still our biggest challenge—and our biggest opportunity—as HR leaders…Resilience is not a skill everyone has. Jill Domanico, CPO, Submittable “The overall lack of trust.

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LinkedIn’s VP of talent acquisition on how recruiting has changed in the last 30 years, and where it's headed in the AI-driven future

HR Brew

During a keynote at LinkedIn’s Talent Connect Summit last month, Erin Scruggs, the platform’s VP of talent acquisition, shared how the field has changed since 1995 when she landed her first recruiting job at a Baltimore-based staffing agency that primarily placed contractors in government roles. Recruiting in the AI future.

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Getting frank with Portillo’s HR pro

HR Brew

Jill Waite has worked in the restaurant and retail industries her entire career, beginning with a stint at Chuck E. She also worked in operations and development at companies including Sephora and Circuit City before taking the HR reins at Chicago-based hot dog chain Portillo’s as CPO in 2019. Cheese when she was 16 years old.

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This nonprofit leader acts as a “no-fee staffing agency” connecting overlooked young professionals to corporate jobs

HR Brew

Grace Manning is director of employer and alumni relations at Hopeworks, a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia and South New Jersey, offering workforce development programs to young adults. What’s the best change you’ve made at a place you’ve worked? This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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Diversity Recruiting 101: How To Attract And Retain Talent In 2025

Speaker: Ginamarie Wells, PhD MCC

Building a talent pipeline that supports diversity requires more than just intent - it demands strategic action. The landscape of diversity recruiting is continually changing, and staying informed on emerging trends is essential for HR and recruiting professionals.

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World of HR: Trust and well-being are driving DEIB success in India, report finds

HR Brew

Employers in India are making progress toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), thanks to technology, inclusive company cultures, and leadership development programs. Organizations have realigned their hiring strategies by mandating women hiring at every level across sectors.” Where in the world?

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For this HR “vigilante,” the C-suite was a stop, not the destination

HR Brew

A staffing firm helped place her at McKinsey & Company in 2000, where she got her start in HR. You’ve got a bunch of overachievers who might have been the top in their class wherever they were before, but then you throw them into the mix [at McKinsey], and they’re all the same,” she said, adding, “It was just exciting.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. 📅 December 10, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT It's a survival strategy.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.

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How to Fortify a Diverse Workforce to Battle the Great Resignation

Speaker: Alysha M. Campbell, Founder and CEO, CultureShift HR

In this session, you will learn: The core power of The Great Resignation and how to build retention resilience How to identify your employer brand’s “secret sauce” as the foundation of your next engagement strategy How to reclaim the talent market and hire the best and brightest talent in the market today How to align with your workplace culture to (..)

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Creating a Workplace Culture of Belonging Requires a Broad DEI Lens

Speaker: Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, EdD

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are terms used more commonly now than ever. That said, not everyone repeating these terms is consciously implementing behaviors to promote more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for all. When we think of DEI, we often think of race and ethnicity.

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Debunk the Four Myths in Reskilling & Upskilling

The future of work and the underlying global reskill­ing challenge were among the hottest topics discussed at the World Economic Forum at Davos in 2019. The discussion addressed the emerging skills gaps arising from greater use of artificial intel­ligence (AI) and automation.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. 🚀 📅 September 11, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm BST

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The Future of Employee Benefits: Trends to Retain and Attract Top Talent

Speaker: Sharell Thomas-Hodge - Total Rewards Director, Speaker, Coach, and Consultant

How do you find the balance between equity, diversity, alignment, and affordable benefits? The employee benefits landscape has changed significantly since the pandemic. As a result, benefits products and services have evolved and will continue to do so. Employee preferences are also evolving.