Books:
- Work Life Bloom by Dan Pontefract
“Work-Life Bloom is a new way of thinking about reaching your full potential at work and out. It’s a powerful way for leaders to think about how they support and develop their team members to grow. ” – provides some guidance. Shane Baetz Vice President and Head of Shared Services, Transcom
- “Experiential Mindset” by Tiffany Bova
“The world of work is rapidly evolving. The old adage still holds true: No wrong turn is a turn in the road. This book is about the huge twists in the road and why organizations need to change direction. , presents a compelling and persuasive case.” – Joseph Mr. Thompson, Talent Transformation Strategist, Booz Allen Hamilton
- Antifragile: The Goods of Anarchy by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
“This is an interesting read about systems and structures, and suggests how something can thrive under stress and uncertainty, rather than just withstand shock.” – Ruchi Bala, Global Vice President, Talent Management, Pitney Bowes
Podcast:
- Let’s start with the question: How will leaders manage talent and experience in the new world of work?
“This podcast focuses on employee mobility, skill/competence building, and well-being. It highlights strategies for fostering a regenerative work culture and provides a compelling vision for leadership. , highlighting the need for agility and effective storytelling.” — Recommended by Matthew Neilon, Chief People and Experience Officer, Mount Vernon School
- modern leader
“Learn basic and more advanced practices and approaches to leading the HR function. Each episode includes concrete, immediately applicable content that you can apply in your daily work.” – Envoy, Caitlin Kamm, Director of Talent Growth
What are talent experts most concerned about these days?
“Succession planning is a top priority for me and a trend in the private sector. Many of our employees have taken early retirement during the pandemic, and several are planning to retire within the next two years. The exodus of talent creates a talent gap that needs to be filled seamlessly.” – Tammy McIntyre, Director of Talent Management and Development, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
“Going forward, our biggest concerns will be talent retention, skills acquisition and DEIB.Given that organizations are generally moving towards flatter structures in this down market, we are looking for upward mobility. We are also committed to increasing inclusion and fostering engagement, so everyone feels welcome and buys into our culture of excellence. You can feel it.” – Caitlin Kamm, Director of Talent Growth, Envoy
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