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May 28, 2026

 
AI professional certifications for HR

UC Irvine has launched a new professional certification program aimed at preparing HR professionals for the ongoing artificial intelligence transformation.

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MIT Sloan Executive Education has expanded its portfolio of artificial intelligence courses and certifications.

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Navigating organizational AI adoption hurdles

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming leadership roles, creating a disconnect as organizations struggle to update their succession plans to match the pace of these changes.

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Should companies prioritize AI integration over traditional succession planning for leadership roles?

A significant disparity exists between organizational leaders' expectations for artificial intelligence and their companies' current capabilities, according to the Adecco Group, highlighting a readiness gap in AI adoption.

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Talent advisory firm Seramount has developed an artificial intelligence inclusion framework to address concerns that AI initiatives may inadvertently disadvantage certain groups, emphasizing the need to integrate inclusivity into AI adoption strategies.

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Modernizing core HR operational models

SAP is facilitating TCS's extensive payroll transformation, aligning with their cloud-first strategic direction.

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Bolt's CEO has defended the company's decision to eliminate its HR department, replacing it with a people operations model, a move he asserts has contributed to the company's financial recovery.

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Should companies consider eliminating HR departments in favor of people operations models?

 
Addressing systemic workforce management challenges

Dayforce research indicates that frontline operations are facing significant disruption, leading to increased costs, risks, and strain on the workforce.

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Current workforce systems are inadequate for the needs of millions seeking employment, highlighting a systemic design flaw.

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Meta's recent large-scale workforce reduction and restructuring provide a valuable case study for HR professionals on managing significant layoffs and organizational changes.

Read at HR Executive→

 
Chatter
The view from Reddit
“[N/A] Anyone else feel like PHR prep is more mentally exhausting than expected?”

A full-time employee preparing for the PHR exam finds the process more mentally draining than anticipated, struggling with situational questions, efficient study methods, and the overall exhaustion of balancing work and preparation.

Read at r/humanresources→

“how are we actually using AI in our HR work? [N/A]”

An HR professional with 15 years of nonprofit experience is curious about how others are practically using AI as a tool in their HR functions, seeking insights on streamlining processes and advice for building AI fluency.

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“Currently running a 150-person RIF entirely in Excel. Please tell me there's a better way [CA] [NYC]”

A team is drowning in Excel spreadsheets while managing a 150-person Reduction in Force (RIF) for a tech company, struggling with manual updates, version control, and fear of errors, and is questioning if this chaotic process is standard or if better tools exist.

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Should companies use complex tools beyond spreadsheets for managing large RIFs?

 

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