Your employees need more skills training to future-proof your organization — beginning with better literacy around AI. That’s the biggest takeaway from LinkedIn’s annual “Skills on the Rise” report, which serves as a wake-up call for employers across all sectors. It found that 7 in 10 skills used in most jobs will undergo transformation by 2030, with AI being the main catalyst. For HR leaders navigating that reality, the question isn’t whether to adapt their companies’ training programs – but...

As political pushback over DEI intensifies and corporations continue to roll back long-held diversity aims, the workforce continues to advocate strongly for diversity programs. A survey of 1,000 workers by career site MyPerfectResume reveals that 84% want their companies to actually expand their DEI efforts, with just 5% believing they should be scaled back. This, as 7 in 10 employees think political rhetoric has influenced their company’s approach to diversity. “The data is clear: employees...

Inviting employee input is essential in an organization seeking to ensure team members feel invested in its future — but sending out the random questionnaire is not nearly enough. Employers must listen carefully to what employees have to say, incorporate their feedback thoughtfully and measure the outcomes precisely, according to the latest research. A report from the employee experience (EX) company Perceptyx reveals promising developments and yet lingering challenges in how companies are...

For chief people officers, a company’s human assets are their ranking concern. But with the rise of AI, more HR leaders are being called on to be tech experts, too. That could be a reason not for anxiety but, rather, exhilaration on the part of CHROs. “This is the most exciting time to be in the HR profession,” said Karalee Close, global lead of talent and organization at consultancy Accenture. “You are going to shape the future of this company like there’s no tomorrow.” Accenture’s latest...