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Meet the Future, Ready: A Guide for Talent Leaders Shaping the New World of Work

“Unprecedented times.”

“The next world of work.”

“The great reset.”

You’ve heard these phrases repeatedly. And it’s true: The COVID-19 pandemic and other world events have radically changed how we work, where we work, and what employees expect from work.

But in many ways, that’s a good thing — because a shift in the way we work has long been in the cards.

Standing at the edge of a 5th industrial revolution, employees are now heading back to work after the most intense period of change the modern world has ever experienced. This also means organizations have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to re-build work in a way that works for everyone.

And the future of work now lies squarely in the hands of HR and talent leaders.


Like no other business leader, talent leaders hold the golden thread to reimagining the workplace for today — and whatever comes next. As agents of change, you have the opportunity to empower a more connected, collaborative, and future-ready workforce.

The future belongs to organizations with the courage and mindset needed to reimagine how they work. To meet the future-ready — with agility, resilience, shared purpose, and alignment — you must deliver a connected experience that creates value for people, and an environment that’s designed for collective growth and success. ​

This opportunity to redesign the way we work and pursue what’s possible may never come again — let’s not waste it.


To help guide your path forward, we asked talent practitioners around the world – as well as renowned thought leaders from companies like The Josh Bersin Company, The Fosway Group and more – what they have to say about rebuilding a future that works for all.

And what they had to say may just give you a new lens through which you view your organization’s approach to work.

Filled with proven strategies, revealing statistics, and practical examples, this guide will give you the insights and inspiration you need to meet the future-ready.

You’ll learn why (and how) you should:

  • Make learning foundational to people and business growth
  • Turn skills into your new growth language
  • Connect skills development to career paths
  • Let artificial intelligence (AI) do some of the heavy lifting


Download the guide now to learn how you can rebuild a workplace that empowers everyone to adapt, grow, and succeed!

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