For years, businesses have strived for sustainability, aiming to minimize their environmental impact. But what if we could go further? What if companies could contribute more to the planet and society than they take? This is the core concept behind the growing movement towards “Net Positive”.
Last year's survey explored how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work, from entry-level knowledge workers to CEOs. In our latest research, we assessed how views on this have shifted over the past year and investigated whether AI could support the growing call for more sustainable business practices.
Eager to know what today’s CEOs really think about the future of AI? We surveyed hundreds of them—and their perspectives may surprise you! Discover how the C-Suite and other top executives are responding to AI’s rapid growth in this in-depth edX report.
The most critical social imperative for any business today is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Just ask any recruiter: 49% of those recently surveyed said that jobs seekers do inquire about DEI initiatives. What is more, 44% of all surveyed recruiters reported that some of the candidates they had been in contact with had either turned down an interview offer or a job offer — all of this because of a lack of diversity within the organization.1
Today’s businesses are experiencing tremendous pressure to keep up with human, social, and technological changes. For one, we don’t work the way we used to. We work through digital tools, remotely or in hybrid arrangements, for longer careers and more employers, at full-time jobs and side hustles. Then, there’s our ever-changing world of technology where nothing ever really stays the same.
As the world and business landscape becomes more complex, the capabilities required from professionals in leadership and decision making roles are demanding constant transformation. As a result, developing high potential employees, managers, and leaders is an essential element of an organization's people strategy. Importantly, this audience desires a richer, more engaging and impactful learning experience.
By 2025 some 90% of organizations will feel the impact of skills shortage, costing $6.5 trillion worldwide in delayed product releases, reduced customer satisfaction and lost revenue and profits. This InfoBrief offers insight into how organizations can ensure they remain innovative in times of change through the power of skills development.
As companies emerge into a post-pandemic regime with all the new expectations, challenges and opportunities that it brings, they face a number of trends that are upending conventional management philosophies. The pace and volume of information is rising and bypassing existing hierarchies, leading to information overload. Increased automation is eroding traditional notions of predictability and control, and employees’ career expectations are changing.2
