Aspasia Kalapothakos, a seasoned HR leader, shares her journey from a summer job in HR to becoming the director of business partnerships at Rising Tide. She discusses the shift from transactional HR to strategic business partnering, the role of HR in employee engagement, the responsible use of AI in HR, and the importance of delegation and staying current in the HR world.

Takeaways

• HR has evolved from transactional execution to problem-solving and strategic business partnership.
• AI in HR should be used responsibly, with human judgment and oversight, and should not replace human decision-making.
• Delegation is essential for HR leaders to free up time, build trust with their team, and focus on strategic tasks.
• Staying current in the HR world requires leveraging resources, trusted peers, and staying informed about regulatory changes.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to HR Leadership
• 06:31 HR's Role in Employee Engagement
• 20:47 Delegation and Leadership in HR
• 33:32 Staying Current in the HR World
• 39:04 Referrals and Ideal Clients