Employers are prioritizing fewer, more critical hires rather than broad hiring plans, and expects activity to pick up as budgets unlock through the first quarter.
"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.
Many careers no longer resemble ladders but rather look like quilts—assembled from squares of diverse experiences, capabilities and transitions over time.
Why do high-performing teams pull ahead? New research identifies six human capabilities that drive results—and the 93% investment mistake holding teams back.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET <br><br> As workplaces become increasingly automated, a human-first approach to leadership has become the true competitive advantage.