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HR Strategy

An interview with Katie Best, author of The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems

“It’s called ‘solve,’ because it’s S, O, L, V, E, so there’s five components to it. You work through them in order.”


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Cisco's HR chief is creating entry-level opportunities amid AI disruption

“I just remember having a ton of gratitude for the zigzag of my career and feeling committed to helping others have their own zigzag.”


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HR Strategy

Will AI replace HR?

Short answer is “yes,” and “no.”


October 2025 HR Brew Panel titled "Applying AI to Your Work: Building the Employee Experience"
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AI can improve the employee experience—if HR uses L&D strategically

Leaders from IBM, Mastercard, and Centrical talked leveraging L&D to increase AI adoption at a recent HR Brew event.


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What the recent slew of layoff announcements means for HR

And how AI could be a distraction from other factors impacting the labor market.


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Loss can be painful—it can also be transformative for leaders

“We do not do loss well. We react to it, and we tend to hang on to it…So, really the question becomes, ‘How do we really prepare ourselves for this life that’s filled with change and uncertainty and loss?’”


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How laughter can boost employee productivity and engagement

“What surprised me in my research is the link between playfulness and productivity. We feel less judged. We feel more free to fail when we can laugh at ourselves and laugh with our colleagues.”

Quick-to-read HR news & insights

From recruiting and retention to company culture and the latest in HR tech, HR Brew delivers up-to-date industry news and tips to help HR pros stay nimble in today’s fast-changing business environment.

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