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In the modern business landscape, successful transformation is no longer optional. It's a necessity for organizations seeking to remain competitive and thrive. However, many transformation initiatives fail due to a critical oversight: organizational culture. Delve into the critical role of culture in driving successful transformation. We'll explore how to assess your current culture, empower change agents, and create a roadmap for a successful transformation journey.

Toxic bosses threaten a company’s success by draining productivity and driving top talent away. Leaders who create a psychologically toxic culture can harm workplace mental health, making it essential to address toxic leadership behaviors and promote psychological safety for employees.

Tom Sondergeld, VP of Global Benefits and Mobility for Walgreens Boots Alliance, shares important lessons about how a company can succeed in merging multiple cultures and workforces.

In today’s evolving business landscape, navigating workforce transformation challenges is crucial. Senior leaders convened in Zurich to share insights, revealing four key lessons on transformational leadership and innovation essential for future success.

Amazon is set to make its biggest delivery yet: a free technical education package through its comprehensive retraining program for a third of its workforce. Corporate university programs like Amazon’s are providing unprecedented opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and succeed without the burden of student loan debt.

In today’s rapidly evolving gig economy, freelance jobs are providing the millennial workforce with unparalleled financial freedom and personal freedom jobs. As freelance apps and gig work trends gain momentum, many are turning to freelancing to address college debt and explore freelance work opportunities. This shift is not only transforming how we view work but also compelling companies to adapt their strategies to the future of gig economy. With the gig economy growth and the social media influence on gig economy, it’s crucial for businesses to understand gig economy statistics and consider how they can attract and retain top talent through technology and freelancing.

John Morgan, President of LHH, joins Matt Alder on the Recruiting Future podcast to discuss effective HR strategies like reskilling employees, talent marketplaces, and focused redeployment. With external talent shortages and a growing skills gap, they explore how companies can future-proof workforces, gain a competitive advantage, and strengthen talent acquisition strategies.

A poorly managed expat executive transition can lead to a host of negative outcomes for both the individual and the organization. To avoid these pitfalls and ensure a smooth process, it’s crucial to develop a comprehensive expat transition management plan. This plan should incorporate three key best practices for effective expat relocation, expat repatriation, and overall expat career transition. By focusing on these essential strategies, organizations can better handle expat termination planning, support services, and offboarding, ultimately safeguarding their investment in expat talent management.

China’s competitive environment and relentless innovation are reshaping global markets. From mobile payments to rapid advancements, businesses worldwide must learn from China’s dynamic approach to stay ahead and thrive in an ever-evolving global economy.

Julie Bertani-Kiser, CHRO at Recology, shares lessons from an employee-owned company on the role of engagement and transparency in driving successful strategy implementation.

The economics of traditional workforce management and restructuring no longer make sense in today’s rapidly changing business environment. The constant cycle of hiring and firing workers is not only expensive and wasteful, but it also destroys employee engagement and morale, damaging the employer brand. To build a future-proof workforce, organizations need to move beyond outdated practices and embrace workforce transformation through adaptive workforce solutions, continuous learning, and reskilling strategies. Developing a renewable workforce and a dynamic talent ecosystem is key to thriving in the face of change.

Ricardo Vargas, Executive Director for think tank Brightline Initiative, shares key insights that can help organizations navigate future challenges and build the workforce they need to bridge the gap between ideas and execution.