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After decades of autocratic management, the leadership pendulum has swung too far toward an overly supportive style. This shift, while well-intentioned, has quietly undermined organizational performance. This article argues that the solution is not to revert to old ways but to master both support and accountability, finding the crucial "chasm" where high standards meet high support.
INSIGHTS
Making AI work in talent recruitment
AI is now essential for talent teams, but the real challenge is making it work without losing the human touch. The key to delivering quick, measurable value lies in starting with low-risk projects to overcome adoption barriers and build trust.
Real-world examples, including tools like Oleeo’s, show how this approach saves recruiters’ time and dramatically cuts time-to-hire.
FROM THE MARKET
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics points to a cooling jobs market in the UK, with pay growth slowing and employment figures declining. This trend, alongside a slight uptick in the unemployment rate to 4.7%, raises concerns about the overall economic climate. Employers face increasing pressures due to rising costs and a cautious hiring landscape, necessitating an assessment of current compensation strategies to retain key talent.
WE’RE ALSO READING
How to steer DEI through a ‘permacrisis’
Navigating persistent external challenges, EDI initiatives require clarity and alignment with organizational goals. This piece argues for sustained focus on equality and inclusion, outlining strategies HR professionals can implement to maintain momentum despite fluctuations in leadership commitment and societal pressures.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
DIGITAL HR LEADERS WITH DAVID GREEN
How Microsoft uses people data to shape flexible working that helps teams thrive
Microsoft recently updated its flexible work guidelines based on research linking in-person collaboration to higher employee thriving. In this week’s Digital HR Leaders episode, Dawn Klinghoffer, Global Head of People Analytics at Microsoft, explains how her team identified this connection and what it means for the future of work.
The discussion covers the data behind the ideal balance between office presence and flexibility, the importance of “moments that matter” for collaboration, and how Microsoft is using AI to enhance employee listening and shape HR strategy.
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