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John Morgan, President of LHH, joins Matt Alder on the Recruiting Future podcast to discuss effective HR strategies like reskilling employees, talent marketplaces, and focused redeployment. With external talent shortages and a growing skills gap, they explore how companies can future-proof workforces, gain a competitive advantage, and strengthen talent acquisition strategies.

A poorly managed expat executive transition can lead to a host of negative outcomes for both the individual and the organization. To avoid these pitfalls and ensure a smooth process, it’s crucial to develop a comprehensive expat transition management plan. This plan should incorporate three key best practices for effective expat relocation, expat repatriation, and overall expat career transition. By focusing on these essential strategies, organizations can better handle expat termination planning, support services, and offboarding, ultimately safeguarding their investment in expat talent management.

China’s competitive environment and relentless innovation are reshaping global markets. From mobile payments to rapid advancements, businesses worldwide must learn from China’s dynamic approach to stay ahead and thrive in an ever-evolving global economy.

Julie Bertani-Kiser, CHRO at Recology, shares lessons from an employee-owned company on the role of engagement and transparency in driving successful strategy implementation.

The economics of traditional workforce management and restructuring no longer make sense in today’s rapidly changing business environment. The constant cycle of hiring and firing workers is not only expensive and wasteful, but it also destroys employee engagement and morale, damaging the employer brand. To build a future-proof workforce, organizations need to move beyond outdated practices and embrace workforce transformation through adaptive workforce solutions, continuous learning, and reskilling strategies. Developing a renewable workforce and a dynamic talent ecosystem is key to thriving in the face of change.

Ricardo Vargas, Executive Director for think tank Brightline Initiative, shares key insights that can help organizations navigate future challenges and build the workforce they need to bridge the gap between ideas and execution.

Our research uncovers the hard truths about the current state of leadership, highlighting the top five characteristics of mediocre leaders and toxic leadership behaviors. We delve into survey results to reveal the impact of poor leadership and offer effective strategies for improving leadership skills. Learn how to address signs of ineffective leaders and implement best practices in leadership accountability to drive culture improvement for leaders.

The world has not lost its taste for M&As despite evidence that the gross majority are “abysmal failures.” LHH looks at the seven biggest mistakes organizations make during M&As and offers some practical suggestions on how to overcome them.

Learn why offering career development will help you build a workforce that has the skills you need, and is loyal, engaged and productive.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to embrace constant change is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for survival. Intelsat, a global leader in satellite communications, exemplifies this principle. Angela Galyean, VP of HR, provides a glimpse into the strategies and leadership that have enabled Intelsat to not just adapt to industry disruption, but to thrive amidst it. This case study delves into the heart of Intelsat's transformation, highlighting the crucial role of HR in fostering a culture of agility and resilience, and showcasing how effective communication and cross-functional collaboration can empower an organization to accomplish its mission, even in the face of relentless change.

In the quest to drive organizational success, strategic talent management is key. It's about more than just filling vacancies; it involves identifying, developing, and promoting the right talent to meet your company's strategic imperatives. To achieve this, firms need to move beyond gut instinct and adopt an evidence-based approach to hiring and promoting. Here are four key considerations to guide your talent strategy and ensure you have the right leaders in place to achieve your business goals.

Fellowes Brands is a venerable company that has thrived and grown thanks to its natural aptitude for workforce transformation. Now, Lisa Bretones, VP of Global Human Resources, is bringing the same approach to its HR policies and practices.