Hacking HR

🔥 We all recognize the moment: something feels off, but everyone keeps smiling like nothing’s happening. HR sees it early — the silence in meetings, the patterns in Slack, the conversations people don’t want to have. But conflict doesn’t disappear because we tiptoe around it. It gathers pressure. It learns the room. And eventually it finds its own way out, usually at the worst possible time. Healthy teams don’t avoid tension. They learn to name it early, hold space for it, and work through it before it hardens into something bigger. What’s one conflict your team finally addressed that changed everything? 👀 Tag someone who gets this. 🔁 Repost if this hits home. #HackingHR #Leadership #HRCommunity #WorkCulture #PeopleAndCulture #FutureOfWork

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight AI is forcing every organization to take a hard look at its blind spots. Not just in technology, but in ethics, communication, governance, culture, risk, enablement, and decision-making. This group of speakers and moderators have something in common: They each work where those blind spots show up first, and where the hardest conversations about AI actually happen. Featuring: ✨ Janine Yancey – Founder and CEO, Emtrain ✨ Nishant Pradhan – Chief AI Officer, Mirae Asset Investment Managers ✨ Valerie Capers Workman – CHRO, Empower Pharmacy ✨ Mrinal Mohanka – Executive Director, AI Solutions & Business Enablement, JPMorgan Chase & Co. ✨ Natasha Baisiwala Baisiwala – Ambassador, Hacking HR ✨ Matt Burns – Industry Analyst, Hacking HR ✨ Wayne Tarken – CHRO / Adjunct Professor, Agile HR Consortium / University of Pennsylvania ✨ Enrique Rubio (he/him) – Founder and CEO, Hacking HR ✨ Adam Kazansky – Sr. Director, Commercial Revenue, Spark Hire Across compliance, finance, HR, culture, AI leadership, analytics, and academia, they’re addressing the uncomfortable but essential work behind AI adoption: raising standards, reducing risk, improving trust, and building systems that don’t collapse under pressure. 📅 AI Experience Summit December 2–5 Virtual | Free | 7 to 11 a.m. Pacific Time 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4rFphRl #HackingHR #AI #FutureOfWork #HRTech

✨ When HR professionals talk about what truly moved their career forward… they sound like this. Real people. Real growth. Real momentum. Every certificate shared here came from someone who carved out time to learn, stretch, and build the skills the future of work actually demands. And they’re already using what they learned to lead better conversations, stronger decisions, and smarter strategies inside their orgs. Our next round of Certificate Programs is about to open. If you’ve been waiting for the moment to invest in yourself, this is it. 📌 Explore the programs 📌 Pick the path that supports where you want to go next 📌 Enroll before seats fill Your credentials won’t just sit on your profile, they’ll shape how you lead. 👉 Enroll in the 2026 Certificate Programs https://bit.ly/48p4Krd #HackingHR #HRCommunity #PeopleAndCulture #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork #HumanResources

🚧 It’s time to BUILD!!! - And we are looking for sponsors! In 2026 we’re taking Hacking HR on the road with BUILD, our immersive, in-person workshop experience where you don’t just “attend” an event… you experiment with ideas and BUILD the future of people, business and AI. Each BUILD stop is a high-engagement working lab for 50–100+ HR and business leaders, focused on getting real work done! BUILDing: - People strategy and leadership - Capabilities and skills for the now of work - Strategic AI leadership, culture and AI readiness We’re now inviting HR/AI vendors to partner with us and join us as thought leaders (not vendors!). At BUILD, partners co-create the learning: delivering practical mini-workshops, facilitating applied moments and sharing insights that help leaders design strategies they’ll take back to their organizations. Why partner with BUILD? • Direct access to engaged HR and business decision-makers • A high-trust environment where you’re positioned as a collaborator • Visibility across the global Hacking HR community • The chance to align your brand with innovation, responsible AI and the future of work 📍 2026 cities include Salt Lake City and Phoenix (scheduled) with Austin, Las Vegas, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Orlando and more in the works. If your company is serious about helping HR and business leaders BUILD what’s next, we’d love to talk about partnering in one or more cities. Contact us! clara@hackinghr.io

AI adoption can feel overwhelming for small and medium-sized businesses. Most teams want to use AI to save time, reduce repetitive work, and improve workflows… but the biggest challenge is knowing where to start without burning people out or investing in tools they don’t need. The 4 Bs Framework is one of the most straightforward and practical ways for SMBs to build AI capabilities sustainably. Here is how it works: 🧠 BUILD: Grow the skills your team can learn internally. Start with real tasks, simple experiments, and peer practice. Small steps create early wins and build confidence. 🔍 BUY: Hire for capabilities you cannot develop quickly. This does not require technical experts. Many SMBs benefit more from hybrid, AI-aware generalists who can improve workflows safely. 🤝 BORROW: Bring in short-term expertise when you need focused help. Freelancers, fractional advisors, or specialists can support governance, workflow redesign, or hands-on training without long-term costs. ⚙️ BOT: Automate the repetitive tasks that slow your team down. AI can draft, summarize, and organize information while people retain control over final decisions. The goal is not to “do AI” everywhere. The goal is to make thoughtful, practical choices about how your team learns, hires, partners, and automates. If you lead a growing business, the 4 Bs can help you move forward without overwhelming your team or your budget. If you want to learn more about this framework, check with expanded actionable strategies, and metrics to track outcomes, check out our latest blog post 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFF_SpUs #AIforSMBs #AIatWork #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #PeopleOps #HRCommunity #WorkforceDevelopment #AICapabilities #HRStrategy #AIGovernance #SmallBusinessLeadership #HackingHR

🚨What happens when only some employees get access to AI tools? Equity in AI access is becoming a business issue.

🌿✨ The tension isn’t between “good” workplaces and “bad” ones. It’s between teams that talk about problems and teams that pretend they don’t exist. Employees don’t expect perfection. They just want issues to be taken seriously before they grow roots. If this hits home, drop a comment or pass it along to someone who’s trying to build that kind of place. #HackingHR #WorkCulture #HRCommunity #Leadership #PeopleAndC

✨🤖 Here’s the uncomfortable tension almost everyone in HR is feeling right now: AI is unlocking real advantages, yet the noise around it makes it hard to tell what actually matters. Some teams are energized by what’s possible. Others are overwhelmed by the flood of tools. And many worry they’ll lose the human core of the work. This isn’t about choosing a side. It’s about choosing the right questions. 🔥 Where do we want AI to take pressure off the team? 🔥 Where must humans stay at the center? 🔥 And where are we confusing “new tech” with “real progress”? The carousel breaks it down clearly: excitement, hype, panic… and the part that gets lost the most: focus. If this resonates, tag someone on your team who’s navigating the same conversation. Repost to keep the discussion honest inside our field. #HackingHR #AIinHR #HRLeaders #FutureOfWork #PeopleOps #HRSummit #AIExperienceSummit

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🎙️ Speaker Spotlight AI is changing something fundamental inside organizations: The definition of expertise. It’s no longer just about what you know, but about how fast you can learn, adapt, recalibrate, and help others do the same. This group embodies that shift. They come from HR, product, analytics, culture, innovation, and social impact, and they’re leading in environments where learning cycles are shrinking and expectations are rising. Featuring: ✨ Arzu Rahimova-Jafarova SPHRi – Group HR Director, NJ Group Management ✨ Stacey R. – VP, People Excellence, Union Gospel Mission ✨ Jordan Gray Kennedy – VP, People, Arcadia ✨ Austin Mejia ⌚️ – Lead PM – On-Device AI, WearOS, Google ✨ Jessica M. Bivens, MSHRL, SHRM-CP – Director of People, Speed Art Museum ✨ Irina Meza – Managing Director, People & Resident Services, The Kelsey ✨ Giovanna Constant – Group People Data & Analytics, KERING ✨ Ying Li – Global Head of People Analytics, PepsiCo ✨ Natasha Baisiwala – Product & Tech – Innovation Coach, EGYM SE ✨ Panos Siozos – CEO, LearnWorlds Their work highlights a new reality: AI rewards organizations that learn faster than they hesitate. The leaders who’ll thrive are the ones building that momentum. 📅 AI Experience Summit December 2–5 Virtual | Free | 7 to 11 a.m. Pacific Time 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4rFphRl #HackingHR #AI #FutureOfWork #HRTech