WEEKLY EDITION BY ZIHAN LYU

Welcome to your latest HRD Connect's Weekend Digest, your go-to source for the week’s top insights tailored for HR professionals.

Here’s what’s inside:

◾ Gen AI learning should fuel performance, not just efficiency

◾ Why inclusion requires more than policy

◾ How to craft leadership development that lasts

HR STRATEGY

Gen AI Learning Should Drive Performance, Not Just Productivity

Learning Gen AI through quick hacks might boost output today but it won’t build lasting capability. True performance comes when employees practice, experiment, and grow in context—not just consume content. The right systems and guidance can turn AI from a productivity trick into a transformative force for confidence, creativity, and resilience.

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Workplace equity is not optional: Why inclusion requires more than policy

Workplace equity isn't about ticking boxes. While legal requirements are the bare minimum, true inclusion demands that organizations actively dismantle barriers and take a personalized, proactive approach.

Discover how intentional leadership and tools like reasonable adjustment passports can help you move beyond policy to build a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Crafting Leadership Development That Sticks

Most leaders are promoted for their skills, then left to lead on instinct—creating frustrating inconsistencies across the organization. This article introduces the Inspire, Train, Sustain framework, a powerful three-step method to ensure leadership development isn't just a fleeting gesture but a lasting cultural shift. It’s time to move beyond good intentions and build the consistent habits that truly drive impact.