Jason Averbook

With a career that spans over two decades in HR and technology, Jason Averbook is senior partner and the Global Leader of HR Transformation at Mercer, where he also is a leading figure in the firm's global generative AI strategy and services. He is the author of two books on the future of HR and HR technology. From 2018 to 2023, Averbook was co-founder/CEO of Leapgen, a company committed to shaping the future workplace. He also serves as an adjunct professor at universities worldwide, has held senior roles at industry giants such as PeopleSoft and Ceridian and is frequently quoted by top media outlets.

Averbook: Why 2021 is the Year of ‘Re-‘

HR should use 2020 as a wake-up call.

Averbook: Here’s why every HR leader needs a digital mandate for 2021

We’ve only just started scratching the surface of HR transformation.

Averbook: 5 radical resets for our new world of work

This is the last big opportunity for HR to do a reset. Let’s not waste it.

Averbook: 7 must-haves in your crisis communication plan

Amid the pandemic and push for social justice, employer trust is needed more than ever.

Averbook: COVID accelerated HR’s digital transformation

Majority of respondents also believe digital transformation will speed up post-pandemic.

Averbook: Respond to pandemics with change now, action now

More than 80% of respondents believe social unrest and nationwide protests are having a considerable impact on work.

Averbook: It’s time for HR to create a new workforce experience

That's based on a survey taken this week that shows 80% of respondents feel more productive at home and just 3% want to return to an office full-time.

Averbook: How HR is writing the book on coronavirus

We need to unlearn traditional onboarding, performance management and governance.

Jason Averbook: Employee experience as a talent strategy

Maybe we can solve the war for talent by waging it for our own.

Jason Averbook: Your top 10 HR priorities for 2020

If you don’t set priorities that are strategic and proactive, you will spend the year ahead reacting.