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After experiencing personal loss, Shelly Ibach, President and CEO of Sleep Number, recognized the deeper healing power of sleep, reinforcing the company’s commitment to employee well-being. Sleep Number’s focus on corporate wellness strategies and creating a mentally healthy workplace remains a key aspect of their culture, emphasizing the importance of health and wellness at work.

The pandemic amplified the need for Ericsson to bring about a paradigm shift in their leadership culture. Priyanka Anand, VP and Head of Human Resources and Linda Lindberg, VP and Head of Commercial Management for Ericsson Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India, share how Ericsson helped their line leaders evolve into strong coaches.

Michael Priddis, CEO of Faethm, shares the opportunities for companies that adopt a data-enabled and human-first approach to workforce transformation, in response to automation, COVID and recession, to rapidly upskill and reskill their workforces to transition to the jobs of tomorrow.

When building a coaching culture, leaders must focus on key qualities such as continuous learning, leadership development, and performance coaching to foster an environment where employees feel confident, engaged, and empowered to contribute innovative ideas. By incorporating these principles, organizations can create a supportive framework that drives long-term success.

For organizations navigating a post-pandemic workforce, three practices—reskilling, upskilling, workforce redeployment, managing organizational transformation, and building a highly skilled, future-ready workforce—can help manage downsizing, minimize layoffs, and foster long-term success in a world reshaped by COVID-19.

During times of economic uncertainty, outplacement services play a vital role in workforce transitions. Offering career coaching, reskilling, and support, they help maintain employee morale and ensure smooth workforce reduction strategies.

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.

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.

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.

As remote work becomes a permanent part of the workplace, video conferencing skills are essential for productivity, team connection, and work-life balance. Using the right tools and practicing effective video call etiquette can strengthen virtual collaboration, foster a digital workplace, and prepare teams for the future of work. This guide offers tips for improving video calls to enhance engagement and ensure successful online meetings.