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The pandemic has been a catalyst for unprecedented transformation, prompting leaders to change their views on their values and value systems—and redefining what it means to be a leader.

An increasing number of organizations are taking stock to determine whether their senior executives are fit for current purpose. Organizations that have procrastinated or ignored the need for a planful approach will be hit the hardest.

Paul Schofield, Head of Employee Relations for BAE Systems, talks about how redeployment can help organizations that have been rocked by the global pandemic manage their workforce into the future.

Empathy and compassion are generally considered founding principles within the whole area of Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety, which are redefining the approach to leadership that de-emphasizes technical skills and amplifies the so-called “soft skills.”

COVID-19 is shaking up recruiting and hiring strategies. Josh Brenner, CEO with Vettery, a digital hiring marketplace, talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and why the future of recruitment is bright.

“At a time when offering someone a career for life is really no longer an option, employers need to demonstrate that they care about their employees’ lifetime careers.” - Alan Wild, VPHR, Employee Relations and Engagement, IBM

Although we cannot eliminate uncertainty or the anxiety it causes, everyone can take steps to manage it. Prof. Janet Reibstein, clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Exeter, and Sharon Patterson, CHRO with LHH, offer advice to help leaders alleviate stress at work.

Cash is king. Or is it? When it comes to motivating and rewarding employees, a cash incentive is great, but it’s hardly the only effective option. Read the blog now!

In this engaging discussion, Keith Ferrazzi talks about recontracting with your teams, a process of gathering team members together to scrutinize and reflect on the issues that are holding them back.

Taking a longer-term view is the essence of the Return on Individuals; a deliberate, methodical effort to grow your business by enabling your employees to fill future roles, either within your organization or somewhere else.