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🤦‍♂️ Learning to Fail - A Podcast for HR Leaders

October 07, 2024

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Jolt Your HR Knowledge: Dynamic Trends and Strategies for the Modern Workplace

👩🏼‍🏫 Upskilling the Engineering Workforce

Generative AI is a catalyst for change within the engineering sector, requiring the upskilling and reskilling of its engineering workforce. As Gartner highlights, the need for 80% of engineers to upskill by 2027 presents a huge challenge but also an opportunity for growth. HR leaders can help this transition with the strategies presented in this article. 

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⚖️ HR Trend Spotlight: Colorado’s New AI Law

The Colorado AI Act will become effective on February 1st, 2026, and will regulate the use of high-end AI systems. It can have a big impact on organizations across all sectors, which means, HR leaders must understand its implications. Accordingly, they can formulate strategies for complying with its provisions. 

🎧 HR Insights

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, Amy Edmondson, a renowned professor at Harvard Business School and a leading voice on psychological safety, talks about psychological safety in a post-pandemic world. The focus is on how learning to fail can empower both individuals and organizations to thrive. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that embraces failure as a part of the learning process.    

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day:  Encourage employees to maintain a "failure journal" where they document challenges and setbacks, along with the lessons learned. This practice promotes a growth mindset and helps individuals recognize that failure is a valuable part of the learning process.

Trick of the Day:  Implement a “no meeting day” once a month, allowing employees uninterrupted time to focus on their work without the distraction of meetings. This can greatly improve productivity and creativity.

🧾 HR Case Files: Homebase’s Operating Model Transformation

Homebase, a company specializing in workforce management, underwent a major transformation of its operating model to enhance efficiency and improve employee engagement. It leveraged technology and redefined its HR processes to create a more agile and responsive organization. The initiative involved streamlining workflows, enhancing communication, and providing employees with better tools and resources to manage their tasks. This transformation not only improved operational performance but also fostered a more engaged workforce that felt empowered to contribute to the company's success. 

Key Takeaways

  • Transforming HR processes can lead to increased efficiency and employee engagement.

  • Empowering employees with the right tools and resources enhances overall performance.

🧰 HR Toolbox

Stay equipped with the latest HR events and resources.

Resource of the Day 

A Gartner report shows that only 33 percent of employees feel their organization consistently delivers on its promises. This research highlights the critical need for HR to align employee expectations with organizational capabilities. By focusing on effective communication and transparency, HR can build trust and improve employee satisfaction. 

Event of the Day

The LinkedIn Talent Connect event, happening on October 28-29 in Phoenix, AZ, will see HR professionals and talent acquisition leaders discuss the latest trends in recruiting and talent management. This event will feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, and insights into how organizations can attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. 

For conference details and registration, visit the website.

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