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HR in 2024: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Bold Leadership

HR Digest

The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources. Shanelle Reese, Chief People Officer, Wonderschool The Talent Turnaround 2023 witnessed a seismic shift in the tech landscape, with unprecedented levels of turnover fueled by layoffs, career changes, and a resurgent job market.

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Wait, I’m the Boss?!? The Guide for New Managers to Succeed

Skip Prichard

And, in times of crisis and uncertainty, communication is more important than ever. Over the course of a 40-year career, this amounts to average of $900,000 in lost earnings. [2] Leadership Tip: Great managers are great communicators. 4) Support. “Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you.”

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Leading the Charge for Sustainable and Inclusive Supply Chains

HR Digest

More frequent communications on the state of our business helped people feel more informed throughout times of uncertainty. Angie Freeman , Chief Human Resources & ESG Officer, C.H. Robinson As Chief Human Resources & ESG Officer at C.H. Photo: C.H.

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Why HR Really Does Add Value

Harvard Business Review

In light of today's economic volatility and uncertainty every aspect of business is being re-examined for its value in creating and sustaining profitable growth. I've worked in human resources for over 25 years, the past six with Newell Rubbermaid, and this is not a new endeavor for me.

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The High Price of Overly Prescriptive HR Policies

Harvard Business Review

Instead of setting the expectation that politeness was part of the company’s image, it tried to make happiness a rule. Somewhere along the way, rules trumped logic and created an environment of uncertainty and fear. Her action was against store policy, and the “book” called for immediate termination.

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Stop Waiting for Governments to Close the Skills Gap

Harvard Business Review

Successfully implementing such a capability could dramatically affect headcount in human resources functions, but also in other functions, such as sales. For one thing, they will have a competitive advantage in the political environment we have entered.

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Work in the Future Will Fall into These 4 Categories

Harvard Business Review

Important clues are emerging from a unique consortium of human resource executives and other leaders. Boundary-less work partnerships and networks augment capabilities and redefine careers, learning and workplace fairness and attractiveness. Human-automation collaboration. Exponential technology change.