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The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR

212 - 2025 Predictions from LPGA's Chief People & Internal Operations Officer

Jan 17, 2025
53:52

Sam Simmons, Chief People and Internal Operations Officer at the LPGA, joined us on The Modern People Leader.

We talked about her transition from the San Antonio Spurs to the LPGA, 2025 HR predictions, and the LPGA People Team goals for the year.

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Timestamps:

(03:21) Sam’s journey to the LPGA

(14:47) Challenges and learnings from 2024

(17:42) Leadership goals for 2025

(21:25) Mantras for 2025

(23:26) Predictions for HR in 2025: Challenges and opportunities

(27:25) AI's role in HR: Optimizing work with tools

(29:54) Addressing key challenges in DEI and organizational change

(33:45) 2025 HR goals and Sam’s strategic planning approach

(40:33) The most critical HR goal for the LPGA in 2025

(46:16) HR tech stack considerations and streamlining processes

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