Intelligent CXO Issue 09 | Page 32

FEATURE
After screening the future of work megatrends for relevance , impact and opportunity , HR can partner with other executive leaders to craft a holistic future of work strategy . Leaders should analyse the impact of multiple potential scenarios to identify and prepare for technological , social and labour changes that could significantly shift talent needs .
Achieving desired DE & I outcomes will require HR to adopt a new approach that meaningfully impacts behaviour and outcomes for individual leaders . This type of consequential accountability – rather than collective accountability – is based on driving equitable talent decisions , enabling leader execution of DE & I goals and requiring progress on DE & I goals for any leader to advance in the organisation . x
Driving employee experience in today ’ s hybrid workforce scenario
Of more than 200 HR leaders surveyed , 36 % said they struggle to hold business leaders accountable for DE & I outcomes . Gartner research reveals that the progression of underrepresented talent stalls in mid-level and senior level positions as these employees experience slower rates of promotion and worse perception of leadership potential .
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