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EDITOR’S PICKS
Anton Roe (CEO of MHR) warns that organizations clinging to rigid job descriptions and linear career ladders are setting themselves up for stagnation.
Entry-level vacancies are drying up not because junior roles are disappearing, but because businesses haven’t reimagined what those roles should be. Roe argues that adaptability—not tenure—must become the foundation of workforce planning.
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AI significantly impacts HR, with faster hiring processes but challenges like resume oversaturation. HR leaders must focus on AI training to ensure effective implementation and manage AI-induced misinformation in pay talks.
EXPERT OPINION
6 Reasons You Should Avoid the Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover
Employee turnover, while seemingly manageable given the abundance of job applicants, involves substantial hidden costs that employers should strive to avoid. High turnover rates are financially burdensome, with costs for replacing high-level employees potentially reaching 200% of their annual salaries.
The impact of turnover extends beyond financial costs. Organizations lose valuable institutional knowledge and experience when a staff member departs, and training new employees demands additional resources, including both time and expense.
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Change Agility with Stefka Ander
Stefka Anderson, HR Director at Driscoll's, implemented a transformative "Change Agility" program, enhancing the decision-making and change processes for their Global R&D division.
This comprehensive 10-month initiative integrates the Working Genius model, employing the "WIDGET" framework to clarify roles in ideation and implementation. By supporting leaders in understanding change through the SCARF model, Driscoll's successfully merged speed and workforce engagement.
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