Insights: HR, Leadership & Workplace Trends
Explore the latest in HR, leadership, and the evolving world of work.
AI Fluency is the New Seniority
Seniority used to mean you’d accumulated enough experience to know how things work. That’s still valuable. But in a world where the tools of work are shifting this fast, it increasingly also means you’ve accumulated enough curiosity to keep learning.
Gen Z Isn't Avoiding Management. They're Avoiding What We Did To It.
Only 6% of Gen Z wants management roles. The question isn't what's wrong with Gen Z… it's what we did to management that made an entire generation reject it.
The Real Drivers of Employee Engagement (And Why Most Organizations Miss Them)
80% of employees said they'd stay in “a job they hated” if they had a great manager.
The McKinsey HR Report Everyone’s Talking About
A new report from McKinsey & Company pulls no punches: HR teams are overwhelmed, under-resourced, and struggling to meet the growing demands of the business.
What Boards Want HR to Know About CEO Succession Planning
Fresh insights from a detailed study by USC and the HR Policy Association based on interviews with board directors and investors of major companies across North America.
The Infinite Workday: Insights From Microsoft
Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Report surveyed data from 31,000 workers across 31 countries, LinkedIn labour market trends, and trillions of Microsoft 365 data points. The resulting insights are a must-read for anyone working in HR.
The Way a Company Deals With People During Difficult Times is Critical
Smart Canadian companies are ensuring that if job cuts do happen amid the trade war, they are managed with integrity, clear communication, and a plan that doesn’t weaken company culture.
Trade Wars and Talent: 10 Predictions for HR in 2025
We're talking about navigating a world where geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty could land squarely on HR's doorstep.
The Pay Transparency Tsunami is Coming...
When employees understand how pay decisions are made and feel confident that they are being compensated equitably, they are more likely to be motivated, productive, and loyal.
Truth & Reconciliation: Is Your Business on the Right Side of History?
For some, the idea of businesses playing a role in reconciliation may seem strange. What does a company have to do with events from the past? The answer is everything.
Beyond Titles: Redefining Leadership for a Workforce in Flux
We need leaders who can navigate ambiguity with confidence, who understand what their role is in creating and managing an environment where people can do their best work—no matter where or how that work happens.