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It’s time to change the way we think about and deploy learning within organizations. We need this shift not only to meet future skills needs, but also to start mining the maximum value possible from human capital, the real engine of growth and success.

For organizations struggling to find their way in a world reshaped forever by COVID-19, three practices can help companies more effectively manage downsizing, minimize layoffs, and enhance their talent strategy with reskilling, upskilling and redeployment.

Resilience is like a battery; to maintain a full charge, it must be properly maintained and periodically recharged. Run the resilience battery too long in an environment that is harsh and unwelcoming, and it will eventually be drained and lose power.

The COVID-19 pandemic has, in many ways, transformed some of the assumptions we have made about workforce planning in the midst of an economic downturn. The human capital industry simply cannot only offer traditional solutions when faced with a non-traditional challenges.

Paul Schofield, Head of Employee Relations for BAE Systems, talks about how redeployment can help organizations that have been rocked by the global pandemic manage their workforce into the future.

COVID-19 is shaking up recruiting and hiring strategies. Josh Brenner, CEO with Vettery, a digital hiring marketplace, talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and why the future of recruitment is bright.

Taking a longer-term view is the essence of the Return on Individuals; a deliberate, methodical effort to grow your business by enabling your employees to fill future roles, either within your organization or somewhere else.

An essential guide for the world’s employers from the International Organization of Employers and the HR Policy Association

We know that learning is important, not just to meet future business needs but also to help build an employer brand that attracts and retains top talent. But what many of us don’t know is what kind of learning to deploy.

In today’s economy, human capital is more than a cost—it’s a strategic asset driving growth, innovation, and productivity. Companies that invest in upskilling, employee engagement, and workforce management are better positioned to tackle global skills shortages and adapt to changing workforce dynamics. Emphasizing human capital as an asset ensures sustainable success in a knowledge-driven market.

The global skills shortage isn’t just about a lack of workers; it’s about failing to connect learning with emerging job opportunities. By addressing this skills mismatch, we can enhance workforce development and career mobility. Aligning education with employer needs is essential for preparing a capable workforce. Discover how innovative approaches can bridge this gap and improve employability.