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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beautifully designed, easy to access, simple to navigate, and highly engaging, our new coaching app represents a breakthrough in user-friendly technology. It’s set to revolutionize the employee experience by transforming how people access coaching and accelerating their professional development, driving workplace innovation and productivity.

Toxic bosses threaten a company’s success by draining productivity and driving top talent away. Leaders who create a psychologically toxic culture can harm workplace mental health, making it essential to address toxic leadership behaviors and promote psychological safety for employees.

The last recession emphasized rapid cost-cutting, but the next downturn demands a more strategic approach. Companies must prioritize skills assessment, redeployment, and career development strategies to build a resilient and recession-proof workforce. By focusing on these proactive measures, businesses can ensure they retain valuable talent and adapt effectively to economic uncertainty, setting themselves up for sustained success amid future challenges.

The first thing Janet Yellen would like you to know about leading in a crisis is that if you wait until a crisis arrives to prepare, you’re already too late.

As a senior HR leader, are you helping to drive workforce transformation, or are you a passenger on a journey led by others? Strong human capital management, clear transformation strategy, and effective change management are essential to HR leadership. It’s time to take the wheel and lead the way.

Effective communication and conflict resolution are essential skills for any leader. Navigating difficult conversations with empathy and strategy can resolve workplace conflicts, improve team dynamics, and foster a culture of trust. Mastering these skills helps leaders manage tough situations, provide constructive feedback, and maintain a positive organizational culture. Learn about practical approaches to handling difficult dialogues and enhancing communication in the workplace.

As CEO of Foodstuffs North Island, New Zealand’s largest grocery retailer, Chris Quin wanted to improve the overall leadership culture of this well-established co-operative by making his leaders more accountable.