Navigating the Future of Work: AI, Skills, and Trust in the Modern Workforce (an Interview with Kate Bravery and Ilya Bonic)
May 28, 2024
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Kate Bravery and Ilya Bonic discuss their book 'Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age' and Mercer's Global Talent Trends 2024 report. They explore AI's role in HR, share real-world examples of innovative talent management, and provide practical strategies for building trust and inclusive workplaces.
Adopt innovative strategies to thrive in the modern workplace by building trust and fostering transparency.
Leverage AI to enhance talent management and create personalized employee experiences for workforce agility.
Deep dives
The Shift Towards The People Age
The 2020s have ushered in a decade marked by dynamic changes. Businesses must navigate the impacts of the pandemic and the emergence of generative AI shaping work environments. Adapting to this new landscape is pivotal for organizations to stay competitive. HR's role is crucial in unlocking the potential of the people age, offering significant benefits in health, wealth, and career prospects.
Work Different: Insights From The Book
Work Different, authored by Kate Bravery, Ilya Bonich, and Kai Anderson, delves into ten truths essential for success in the People Age. The book addresses real-world HR challenges like talent acquisition, retention, and organizational agility. It focuses on practical examples and data-driven insights from innovative companies leading the way in work transformation.
Evolving Approaches to Work in a Changing Landscape
Dynamic shifts in the workforce demand organizations to reassess their talent strategies. The book emphasizes the need for adapting to the evolving work environment. It highlights the necessity of aligning talent practices with changing employee expectations and leveraging AI effectively for enhancing productivity and workforce agility.
Fostering Trust, Skills Development, and Personalization with AI
Organizations are leveraging AI to personalize employee experiences, address skills gaps, and rebuild trust. Personalized development plans, skills intelligence platforms, and predictive analytics are reshaping HR functions. AI-driven tools are empowering employees to upskill, enhancing productivity, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
Driven by technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics, the future of work is changing at a rapid pace. For Kate Bravery, Global Leader of Advisory Solutions & Insights, and Ilya Bonic, Head of Strategy and Career Business Leader at Mercer, this means adopting innovative strategies to navigate these changes effectively. As such the dynamic duo have paired up to put these into action through their book, "Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age."
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green welcomes Kate and Ilya to unpack their 10 truths for thriving in the modern workplace. Exploring how their insights are transforming HR practices and helping organisations build more resilient and agile workforces, in this conversation, you can expect to learn more about:
The key concepts from "Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age" and how they apply to today's work environment
Real-world examples from the London Stock Exchange, Novartis, and Infosys, highlighting innovative talent management and skill development practices
The role of AI in transforming HR processes and enhancing talent management, from predictive analytics to personalised employee experiences
Practical strategies for HR leaders to build trust, foster transparency and create inclusive workplaces
How to use analytics to identify and bridge inclusivity gaps, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees
If you are an HR Leader looking to gain a competitive advantage in the future of tomorrow, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
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