In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Darlene Stone, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Bayhealth, for a powerful conversation about the past, present, and future of healthcare HR.Darlene has seen it all, from the days of typewriters and paper timecards to today’s AI-driven workflows. With over 30 years in healthcare, she’s done every job in HR and brings a uniquely grounded perspective on what truly matters: people.💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn:✅ AI as a Partner, Not a Threat: Darlene shares how artificial intelligence is transforming HR operations, eliminating tedious tasks while enhancing human connection and efficiency. From summarizing reports in seconds to improving candidate and patient experiences, AI is redefining how HR delivers value.✅ Redeploying Talent, Not Replacing It: Rather than fearing automation, Darlene explains how HR leaders can retrain and redeploy employees into higher-impact roles, filling gaps in healthcare’s critical workforce shortages.✅ Bridging the Education Gap: The conversation explores how hospitals and universities must rethink workforce development, from early healthcare academies in high schools to leadership training that replaces rigid degree requirements with real-world skills.✅ The Human Element of HR: No algorithm can replace empathy. Darlene reminds listeners that investigations, coaching, and team connection require compassion… the essence of leadership in healthcare.✅ Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: From Bayhealth’s “Emerging Leader” programs to physician leadership development, Darlene shares actionable strategies for succession planning and cultivating informal leaders who drive cultural transformation.💬 “You can’t take the human out of HR — no matter how advanced technology gets.”Whether you’re an HR executive, educator, or healthcare leader navigating transformation, this episode is a reminder that the future of HR isn’t about replacing people — it’s about empowering them. From Our Sponsors...Optimize Pharmacy Benefits with RxBenefitsElevate your employee benefits while managing costs. Did you know hospital employees fill 25% more prescriptions annually than other industries? Ensure cost-effective, high-quality pharmacy plans by leveraging your hospital’s own pharmacies. Discover smarter strategies with RxBenefits.Learn More here - https://rxbene.fit/3ZaurZNStreamline HR Compliance with oneBADGEhealthcareSimplify screening, credentialing, and compliance for healthcare HR. oneBADGEhealthcare from ISB Global offers a tailored solution to keep your workforce compliant and efficient. Built for healthcare leaders, it’s your all-in-one compliance tool.Get Started here - https://isbglobalservices.com/onebadgeunitedstates/ashhra/ Support the show

Ver todos los episodios