Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website
Thoughtful goal setting can set the tone for a successful year ahead. HR Brew gathered insights from HR leaders across the industry to inspire professional resolutions for 2025. Their goals offer actionable ideas for shaping HR strategy.
Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Cornerstone, emphasizes the importance of mental health: “Mental health and employee well-being must remain front and center. Companies should invest in comprehensive mental health programs that provide professional and personal support for all employees.”
Amber Zeise, Head of People at Cocoon, aims to engage with her HR peers: “Taking time to host lunches, attend happy hours, or schedule virtual coffees with peers not only enhances my work but keeps me engaged and energized.”
Angel Franklin, COO of Hinge, stresses the value of workplace community: “People are craving connection. Building an inspired workplace community allows employees to form relationships and develop skills that go beyond the job.”
Aashna Kircher, Group General Manager at Workday, highlights the growing importance of soft skills as technology evolves: “AI will handle routine tasks, giving employees opportunities to develop skills like creative thinking, empathy, and collaboration—enabling them to grow faster in their roles.”
Nathalie Scardino, President and CPO at Salesforce, focuses on reducing busy work: “Agentic AI can free us from mundane work, enabling more focus on strategic planning and better work-life balance.”
Dana Rogers, VP of People at O.C. Tanner, prioritizes strengthening personal connections through regular check-ins: “Regular check-ins help me understand challenges and successes, allowing me to better support our team.”
Melanie Tinto, CPO at WEX, is leveraging AI for transformation: “From benefits selection to HR policy creation, GenAI can offer personalized real-time solutions that free HR teams for strategic initiatives.”
Jamie Aitken, VP of HR Transformation at Betterworks, aims to simplify skill-building: “Helping employees identify strengths and growth opportunities without overcomplication is key for the coming year.”
These resolutions encourage proactive and impactful HR leadership in 2025.
By Linda Olejniczak
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