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The COVID-19 pandemic has, in many ways, transformed some of the assumptions we have made about workforce planning in the midst of an economic downturn. The human capital industry simply cannot only offer traditional solutions when faced with a non-traditional challenges.

Coming out of the pandemic, some organizations will lead in human capital management by treating their talent as a renewable resource. Others will lag, focusing on wasteful layoffs. This is the moment to position your organization for the future of work by prioritizing employee development and skill development.

Effective virtual onboarding is essential for employee success and retention. Numeris’ award-winning onboarding program showcases best practices, focusing on digital onboarding, employee engagement, and retention strategies. By embracing virtual tools, Numeris ensures new hires feel connected, supported, and ready to succeed in their roles.

A global survey from Peakon—with views from tens of millions of respondents—confirms that future business success requires employers to identify and deliver on a variety of employee expectations, most importantly the desire to work for an organization that supports mental and physical well-being.

The pandemic has reshaped leadership, emphasizing compassionate leadership, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. Leaders must focus on trust-building, employee engagement, and resilience to support teams and cultivate a positive workplace culture, ensuring long-term success through values-based leadership and effective crisis management strategies.

An increasing number of organizations are assessing their senior executives’ readiness for current and future challenges. Those who delay strategic succession planning and workforce transformation will face the toughest leadership shake-ups, as leadership resilience and crisis management become more critical.

Paul Schofield, Head of Employee Relations at BAE Systems, discusses how redeployment and talent optimization strategies can help organizations manage workforce transitions and enhance employee retention during times of crisis, such as the global pandemic. These approaches support workforce transformation and internal mobility, ensuring business continuity while nurturing valuable talent.

Empathy and compassion are key principles of Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety, redefining leadership by shifting focus from technical skills to soft skills. Leadership training, resilience, and creating a psychologically safe workplace are vital for fostering positive organizational culture and employee well-being.

COVID-19 is reshaping recruiting and hiring strategies. Josh Brenner, CEO of Vettery, highlights how digital recruiting, remote hiring, and data-driven recruitment are revolutionizing the industry, addressing job market trends, the talent shortage, and why the future of recruitment is bright. As businesses adapt to these changes, leveraging tools like virtual interview platforms and people analytics will be key to building resilient hiring practices.

The future of work demands a renewed approach to talent management. Organizations must adapt to hybrid work models, prioritize employee experience and well-being, and invest in upskilling and reskilling. By fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, organizations can build a renewable workforce that thrives in the face of change.

Although we cannot eliminate uncertainty or the anxiety it causes, everyone can take steps to manage it. Prof. Janet Reibstein, clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Exeter, and Sharon Patterson, CHRO with LHH, offer advice to help leaders alleviate stress at work.

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