The Reckoning and Renewal of HR: Reflections on the HR World Summit 2025 in Lisbon
Just back from Lisbon, I find myself reflecting not only on what was said, but what was truly felt, at the HR World Summit 2025. More than 500 of us gathered for two days of intense conversation, debate, provocation, and reflection. The setting was stunning, the logistics seamless—but what truly stood out was the undercurrent […]
From Inside-Out to Outside-In: How HR Can Deliver Stakeholder Value in 2025
HR’s role is no longer confined to internal operations – it must create value for external stakeholders like customers, investors, and communities. A renowned HR scholar, Dave Ulrich, has championed this “HR from the Outside In” philosophy, urging HR leaders to align practices with external expectations. In Ulrich’s view, HR should focus not just on employees and processes […]
HR Leadership Outlook 2025: Early Insights on Key People Challenges
Introduction As organizations prepare for 2025, HR leaders are grappling with various people-related challenges that will define the coming year. An early analysis of qualitative responses from the ongoing HR Leadership Outlook 2025 survey – answers explicitly to “What’s the biggest people challenge your team is struggling with right now?” – reveals several recurring themes. […]
The Tyranny of Toxic Leadership vs. the Freedom to Flourish: HR’s Moment of Truth
Whenever I watch the news or read an online current affairs article, I feel as though I am in an alternative reality. I am shocked to notice that a troubling pattern is resurfacing with renewed boldness: the rise of leaders who treat power as a performance, cruelty as a form of strength, and loyalty as […]
WHITEPAPER: Coaching for Transformation-Unlocking Resilience, Engagement, and Cultural Alignment in the Workplace
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, organisations continually seek methods to enhance leadership, foster resilience, and drive engagement. Traditional leadership models are no longer sufficient for navigating the complexities of the modern workforce. Instead, companies are turning to coaching as a key strategy to empower employees, bridge generational gaps, and cultivate a culture of continuous […]
Leading with Purpose: Human-Centric Strategies in the AI Era
The Future of Work Demands a New Kind of Leadership. The workplace is profoundly transforming, shaped by artificial intelligence, hybrid work models, and shifting employee expectations. For HR leaders, the challenge is not just to adapt but to lead with a clear sense of purpose—ensuring that technological advancements complement, rather than replace, the human elements of work.
Is DEI Dead? How Corporate America’s Retreat from Values-Based Leadership Reflects a Crisis in Purpose
In the past year, a troubling trend has emerged in corporate America. Companies that were once seen as leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are now dismantling these programs, citing legal and economic pressures.
The Transformative Power of Coaching in Modern Workplaces
Coaching has emerged as a pivotal strategy in the face of the multifaceted challenges of a rapidly changing world. From technological disruption to shifting..
AI Will Take Your Job… To the Next Level -Harnessing AI to Transform HR Leadership
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a topic for debate; it is a call to action..
10 HR Predictions for the Future of Work
The report highlights a fundamental shift: success will no longer be measured solely by profit or efficiency. Instead, human flourishing, stakeholder value, and adaptability will become the cornerstones of resilient and innovative organizations.
