Winning organizations know the value of their employees. They prioritize autonomy, purposeful work and growth opportunities. This SmartBrief on Workforce Special Report takes a deep dive into workplace culture. It will look at how organizations can: enhance the employee experience and foster meaningful engagement use artificial intelligence to improve hiring, and ensure fairness and efficiency promote both performance and employee well-being. It’s all here -- emerging trends and thoughtful perspectives on how leaders and HR professionals can create successful, purpose-driven workplace environments.
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Chief HR officers are preparing for significant workforce changes as agentic AI use is expected to increase by 327% over the next two years, according to a Salesforce report. Many CHROs expect to redeploy 23% of employees to new roles and reskill employees for jobs that require AI literacy and soft skills such as adaptability and collaboration. "Every industry must redesign jobs, reskill and redeploy talent -- and every employee will need to learn new human, agent and business skills to thrive in the digital labor revolution," says Salesforce Chief People Officer Nathalie Scardino. Full Story: Human Resources Director (5/7)
When you let go of the past, you're not purging memories, but "freeing yourself to move forward with clarity and purpose," writes leadership expert Steve Keating, who offers nine strategies to help, including acknowledging the past without judgment, reframing past experiences as growth opportunities and staying present. "By acknowledging, reframing and acting, you'll find that the past loses its grip, leaving room for a brighter, more intentional today," Keating writes. Full Story: LeadToday (4/24)
Workers prioritize purpose, growth in careers There has been a shift in career priorities, with over half of professionals reporting a change in focus over the past five years toward finding purpose and impact in their work, according to a survey from The Tomorrow University. Employees increasingly value professional development and financial support for further education as crucial components of their careers. Full Story: IT Pro (3/27)
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Entrepreneurial leadership in technology is increasingly focused on ethics and social responsibility, writes entrepreneurial leadership expert Dax Grant, who cites Patagonia and Microsoft as examples of companies that successfully integrate these values into their business models. Grant offers strategies for tech leaders to embed social responsibility without compromising profitability, emphasizing the importance of transparency, diversity and aligning profit with positive impact. Full Story: ComputerWeekly (UK) (2/12)
HR adopts AI to enhance efficiency, employee experience Integrating AI into HR is transforming how businesses manage employees, with a focus on enhancing recruitment processes. Early adopters are exploring AI's potential to boost efficiency while ensuring it complements human interaction. The challenge lies in maintaining trust in AI-driven decisions and ensuring AI augments rather than replaces human roles. Full Story: TechRadar (4/4)
Business consultants Wes Adams and Tamara Myles share how HR can help employees find meaning in work through community, contribution and challenge. "Community is that belief that you matter, that you can show up authentically, you belong in your organization. Contribution is understanding how your work impacts other people in a positive way," Adams says. "And finally, challenge is the opportunity that we have to learn and grow and improve our capabilities." Full Story: HR Brew (5/2)
Keep employees engaged by training your managers Employee engagement around the world dropped last year, according to the State of the Global Workplace report from Gallup, which cost companies around $438 billion due to lower productivity. The report recommends that companies invest in manager training and revamp responsibilities for roles to boost engagement metrics because "global productivity depends on an engaged and thriving workforce," writes Jim Harter, chief scientist for the workplace at Gallup. Full Story: Gallup (4/23)
Mindful leadership crucial for workplace success Mindful leadership is vital for supporting mental health in the workplace, writes Naz Beheshti. With 77% of employees experiencing burnout at their current job, according to a Deloitte survey, leaders should model mindful behaviors like visible boundaries and emotional regulation to increase retention, productivity and innovation. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/1)
As diversity, equity and inclusion programs face scrutiny, Michael Lee Stallard, the president and co-founder of Connection Culture Group, advocates for a "Connection Culture" that fosters collaboration and employee engagement by meeting universal human needs such as respect and belonging. "When approached correctly, efforts to cultivate a culture of connection empower people with the skills to overcome any obstacle that gets in the way of connection so that everyone can do their best work," Stallard writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/8)
Study: Strong benefits support employee retention LIMRA research shows that more than 60% of employees are more likely to stay with their current employers because of a strong benefits package. The study also highlights the evolving role of brokers, with nearly 60% of employers expecting to rely more on them in the next five years. "Carriers need to ensure their technology solutions can easily be integrated into employers' platforms," said Ron Neyer of LIMRA Workplace Benefits Research. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (4/3)
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