How many times have we seen a job description that says, “innovative leader,” “agile thinker,” etc. etc.? But then there’s a bullet point buried beneath that saying:
“MUST HAVE 5-7 YEARS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.”
This whole talent game is going to have to be rethought.
“A company is like a ship … everyone should be prepared to take the helm.”
—Henrik Ibsen
Forget what you know about the world of work…
Digital nomadism has been the center of discussion since the 2000s and 2010s. This is the third series of blog posts related to HR Nomads that follows up HR Digital Nomadism
By Mehmet Baha We had a common friend. That is how the music band leader got my mobile phone number and called me. A few days later I found myself in a studio in Berlin, Germany. A producer, who was working at one of the…
By Ben Dattner, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Richard Buchband, Lucinda Schettler Digital innovations and advances in AI have produced a range of novel talent identification and assessment tools. Many of these technologies promise to help organizations improve their ability to find the right person for the right job,…
By Frederik Haentjens England is a majestic place with a rich history and a modern lifestyle. It is a place where history, beauty, and modernity come together. With the diverse Yorkshire moors and seaside, to the historical sites of Cotswold’s, its cities offer vibrant and…
Survey finds that businesses in the Middle East do not feel “future-workforce-ready” in 60% of cases. Understanding the rapidly changing world of work is pivotal to preparing organisations and individuals for the future of work. PwC’s latest report, Middle East Workforce of the Future, explores…
By Frederik Haentjens Understanding Digital Nomadism If someone asks you the question that if you can work anywhere in the world, would you explore the opportunity? What would be your answer? Would you continue with your 9 to 5 office job? Alternatively, will you seek…
By David Bloom Technology trends come, and sometimes technology trends fizzle. HR professionals need to know what will help drive results and what is a distraction. David Bloom, General Manager, Small and Medium-Sized Business Group at Sterling shares the tech he is excited about using…
