CHROs take on change. McKinsey recently interviewed senior HR leaders on moving forward after the pandemic. The biggest themes? Building new leadership capabilities, developing agile mindsets, and iterating on progress. (McKinsey)
Contingent change. In 2017, women made up 33% of independent contractors. Today, they represent 46%! Inflexibility drove many women out of the workforce during the pandemic. Freelancing is offering them a flexible way back in. (Axios)
Career clarity. In a recent study of U.S. workers, 47% said they were job seeking for better-defined growth opportunities. Younger professionals, in particular, are prioritizing mentorship, one-to-one facetime, and career pathing over pay. (HR Dive)
AI is elevating HR. Like many other sectors, there's a fear in HR that automation will decrease the value of practitioners. But the professionals that embrace AI are finding it's a stepping stone out of the day-to-day and into a seat at the table. (HRE)
Time hacks for busy recruiters. Talent acquisition has gone from 0 to 60 this year. For organizations, it's been a struggle to get back up to hiring speed. Here are eight tips from LinkedIn to help you put your recruiting into overdrive. (LinkedIn)