Navigating the new landscape requires more than just adopting new technology; it calls for the development of a new type of professional and a radical rethinking of the HR function itself,
"As leaders, we want to make people feel like they can grow, learn and develop within the company," said Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, the company's chief people officer.
To truly enable frontline workers to succeed in the long term, organizations need to consider new, strategic approaches to skills-based hiring, says Walmart’s Donna Morris.
Ferring Pharma's Purvi Tailor explores how the organization is balancing an investment in technical skills and culture as it strives to create a workforce and organization that will thrive in the future.
Leaders stand on stages proclaiming that employees are their greatest asset in the AI era. Yet a lack of investment in reskilling often tells another story.
Chief People Officer Donna Morris oversees HR for the retail giant's 2.1 million global employees, with a focus on tech transformation and employee experience.
L&D isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous flow. In today’s fast-changing world, this expert says HR teams must focus on what drives impact now, not what might help later.
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LMS implementation requires equal attention to technology and people. “Change that happens to people rarely sticks, but change that happens with people results in much better outcomes,” says this learning pro.
L&D's role isn’t just about training anymore. "Your job is to ensure a skilled workforce," analyst Dani Johnson says. "And the only really big question left is, what are you going to do about it?”
These leaders don’t just use AI—they manage teams of agents to boost productivity and spark innovation. Preparing employees for this shift is a challenge and opportunity for HR leaders.
The number of learning days per employee is a good example of a measure that may appear dated in light of recent advances. Yet, it can still drive real impact when combined with other outcome measures and analytics, these experts write.
HR is in the driver’s seat as organizations look to understand what it takes to attract and keep five different generations in the workforce, experts say.
A landscape shift allowed Amazon Web Services to lean into upskilling with its AI Ready commitment. Here are key takeaways from the project for business and HR leaders.
Cornerstone OnDemand Chief People Officer Carina Cortez says the HR function at the talent management platform provider is "client zero" for product innovation.
At a recent Congressional hearing, an expert with the Government Accountability Office shared that skills gaps are plaguing most federal agencies, dragging down efficiency and driving up waste. It's a pain point felt by many private orgs.
As artificial intelligence integrates into workplaces, PwC's chief people officer explores the skills needed for success and how AI is changing the game.
Integrating AI while strengthening the emphasis on skills-based hiring can create more efficient hiring processes and enhance long-term retention, says LinkedIn's Erin Scruggs, head of global TA.
Next year, talent management leaders will increasingly lean into new strategies for hiring, leadership development and L&D, among other areas, experts say.
While many organizations are considering the pivot to skills-based hiring, HR must raise some considerations to ensure the strategy is a fit, Wharton's Peter Cappelli writes.
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