"Too often, leaders view succession as the beginning of the end. My experience proved the opposite: It is the start of what comes next, and that shift changed everything," writes the former Mastercard chief people officer.
To reduce the risk of legal, compliance and reputational risk, this expert says, use AI as a decision-support—not decision-making—tool for layoff planning.
Employer confidence in addressing litigation risk is trending downward, as threats including cybersecurity and disability accommodations are on the rise.