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Future of HR
“Essential: Creating a New Human Powered Leadership” with Kelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute @ Upwork, Christie Smith, Founder of The Humanity Studio; co-authors of Essential"
Jan 21, 2025
Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at Upwork's Research Institute, and Christie Smith, Founder of The Humanity Studio, discuss the essence of 'Essential Leaders' in the evolving workplace. They describe 'gray collar' jobs, merging physical and digital skills, as key to future economic development. The conversation delves into the pitfalls of creating unrealistic 'unicorn jobs' and emphasizes the importance of employee agency and autonomy. They argue that leaders should focus on their teams' needs and effectively integrate AI into the human-centric work culture.
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- Essential Leaders must prioritize their teams and foster a human-centric culture to navigate the future of work effectively.
- The emergence of gray collar jobs highlights the need for a blend of manual skills and digital literacy to address skill shortages.
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Shift from Talent Acquisition to Talent Access
The traditional approach to workforce management has evolved from a focus on talent acquisition, where organizations sought to hire and retain individuals, to a more dynamic model centered on talent access. This new mindset emphasizes accessing skills as needed in a fluid labor environment rather than relying on a static employee base. As the workforce becomes increasingly flexible, organizations must consider how to grant employees more autonomy and adaptability in their roles. This shift underscores the critical need for companies to invest in upskilling existing employees to align with rapidly changing skill requirements.
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