Spotlight: The Future-Proof Workforce

Join us for a three-part video talk show series that debates the good, bad, and ugly of work's most controversial topics.

The future of work is ever-changing and you need to keep up in order to stay ahead. Radical changes in technology, work models, and employee sentiment have all crossed into uncharted territory. With this Workhuman^® Spotlight Series, we’ll talk through how HR can adapt to the new world of work.

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Don’t let your workplace fall behind

July 30, 2024

Total Wellbeing

While the COVID pandemic has subsided, burnout and stress in the workplace remain well above pre-pandemic levels. Studies by Google, Gallup, McKinsey, Workhuman, and more reveal this is a global phenomenon crossing borders and industries, impacting the performance and wellbeing of millions of workers. In fact, the WHO estimates that 12 billion working days are lost every year globally to depression and anxiety at a cost of US $1 trillion per year in lost productivity.

That said, a positive work environment can protect mental health and promote the general wellbeing of employees. It's also one of the most effective ways companies can respond to stress factors that are often beyond their control. So, how can HR departments most effectively use their increasingly stretched budgets to impact employee wellbeing?

In this episode, our panel will discuss and debate:

What “total wellbeing” is.

The effect this has on the individual and the organization.

How to leverage policies like flexible work arrangements, resources like wellness and mental health programs, and tools like employee recognition to make a measurable difference.

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Max Hunter
Chief Joy Officer & Co-Founder, Motivators@Work

February 29, 2024

Recognize the Skills Gap: Retraining to Retain Talent and Culture

2023 saw record-breaking layoffs, yet also record-low unemployment, impacting culture, institutional knowledge, and companies’ bottom lines. In 2024, a thoughtful people strategy is crucial for attracting, retaining, and growing talent. So, how are companies responding?

As work evolves, reskilling has quickly become the fastest and most cost-effective way to maintain a competitive advantage and provide more career development opportunities for talent. A skills-based approach to workforce planning also offers better visibility into the employee population and a more sustainable long-term approach to talent management. As a result, according to Aptitude Research’s 2023 2H HR trends report, 82% of companies identified skills as a priority in 2024, and 54% of companies are increasing their investment in skills this year. Is your company on board?

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

Why investing in current employees helps preserve corporate culture, increases engagement, and reduces hiring costs.

How companies are empowering teams to recognize their own shifting skill needs and engage proactively with HR leaders to access the training solutions they need.

The ways reskilling programs are strengthening multigenerational teamwork and collaboration.

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Workhuman Spotlight is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. By registering and attending this episode, you are eligible for 1 SHRM PDC.

Speakers stepping into the spotlight for this series

Raffaella Sadun

Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

Dr. KimLoan Tran

Vice President, Head of Talent Management, Allstate

Andrew McAfee

Principal Research Scientist, MIT

James Rappaport

Senior Asset Leader, McKinsey & Company

Rebekah Tweed

Executive Director, All Tech is Human

Dr. Joy Buolamwini

AI Expert, Artist, Founder, & Author

Sarah Cunningham

Managing Director, World Wellbeing Movement

Richard Gregory

Global Future of Work Lead, Avanade

Peter Newhouse

Global Reward Counselor

Max Hunter

Chief Joy Officer & Co-Founder, Motivators@Work

Ed O'Boyle

Global Practice Leader, Gallup

KeyAnna Schmiedl

Chief Human Experience Officer, Workhuman

Eric Mosley

Founder, CEO & Board Member, Workhuman

Tom Libretto

President, Workhuman

Sarah Whitman

Senior VP & Head of Global E-Commerce, Workhuman

Naomi Dishington

Director of Strategic Advisory, Workhuman

Ralph Meyer

Sr. Strategic Advisor, Workhuman

Lynette Silva Heelan

EMEA Practice Lead, Workhuman Consulting

Meisha-ann Martin, Ph.D.

Sr. Director, People Analytics and Research, Workhuman

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Reshaping the Workplace and the World

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