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EXPERT INSIGHTS BY AVADO
Mentorship That Matters: How to Build Trust and Drive Real Growth
Avado offers practical tips for becoming a more impactful mentor. Effective mentorship builds trust and open communication for real growth. Learn how this approach strengthens culture and boosts professional development for everyone involved.
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EXPERT INSIGHTS
Leading the Next Generation: Five Leadership Shifts to Reduce Stress and Unlock Performance
Engaging a multigenerational workforce? Tech is changing everything, says Novartis' Nazim Ünlü. Forget rigid career paths; think continuous learning and personalized roles. Gen Z craves flexibility, Boomers value structure – but see individuals, not just labels. His key? Build an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
Q&A
Is Your Workplace Ready for Gen Z? Virgin Incentives’ COO Has Answers
Gen Z is entering the workforce with a new set of expectations—prioritising wellbeing, purpose, and flexibility over traditional perks and paychecks. But with headlines warning of a “productivity crisis” and rising youth worklessness, are employers truly tuned in to what this generation needs?
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
New Report Shines Light on 2025 SME Skills Horizon
New data reveals 90% of SMEs anticipate skills gaps in 2025, with entry-level roles being the most affected (32%). While retention concerns have eased, the focus is shifting towards AI proficiency and key transferable skills like work ethic and adaptability in new hires.
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IBM
Embracing the Future of HR By Becoming An AI-First Enterprise
IBM’s HR transformation demonstrates how integrating AI-driven tools like chatbots and agentic AI can improve efficiency, employee experience, and cost-effectiveness, saving $3.5 billion against a $2 billion target. Key challenges include reskilling talent, ensuring AI ethics, and streamlining processes for practical adoption.
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KPMG
Building Agile Organizations Through Skills-Based Talent Development
A skills-based talent model improves productivity, job satisfaction, and retention while addressing rapid changes from digital and AI technologies. Talent marketplaces, real-time learning opportunities, and apprenticeship schemes are practical tools for building a flexible, skilled workforce. Reskilling is cost-effective compared to rehiring.
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HR EXECUTIVE
Why Culture Can Be A Differentiator for Successful Divestitures
Strada’s HR transformation after divesting from Alight demonstrates the crucial role of culture in operational success, focusing on employee engagement through structured feedback and wellbeing initiatives. The company uses AI to streamline hiring, policy drafting, and workforce analytics while valuing human judgment. These practices offer actionable models for HR leaders managing organizational change and technology adoption.
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EXPERT OPINION
INSIGHTS FROM TIM SACKETT
Misconduct Spreads Easily—Early Detection and Middle Management Are Critical
Employee misconduct is both infectious and often overlooked, especially in high-pressure industries like Financial Services, where employees are 37% more likely to follow bad examples. Middle managers detect wrongdoing more effectively than policy, yet typically receive inadequate training. Modern HR teams need ongoing behavioral screening and stronger accountability frameworks to prevent costly crises.
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UPLIFTING PEOPLE
Three Practical Ways HR Can Cut Through Noise
Ali Trauttmansdorff, CPO at BMS Group, highlights three impactful HR practices: expanding succession planning beyond obvious candidates, applying product design principles to create meaningful employee experiences, and embedding equity into daily interactions. These approaches guide HR professionals to drive tangible change by addressing bias and promoting inclusion. Practical, real-world examples underscore relevance for HR leaders seeking effective transformation.
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