[EN: BRIEF] 7 predictions for 2024, a transgender CEO's story, RTO issues, the pixelated workforce and a warning on AI

2024 Outlook: Predictions from 7 CEOs

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JOIN     SIGN IN     RESEARCH   EN:BRIEF   News and resources for senior HR executives.       The 2024 CEO Outlook: 7 Predictions and How to Prepare for a Volatile Year   C-suite leaders had to navigate major technological, societal and geopolitical shifts in 2023. As the calendar flips to a new year, we canvassed a group of chief executives to discover the trends they foresee and the actions they're taking to prepare.   READ MORE     ICYMI: 'HEALTHY' PAY RAISES ON TAP FOR 2024 »       A CEO's Story of Coming Out as Transgender   A couple of years ago, the CEO of the Bradley & Parker insurance company hit send on an email to all employees that said, "You've all known me as Wayne, but tomorrow morning I will arrive to work as Wynne." Today, Wynne Nowland is one of the few transgender CEOs in the country. She shares her story and unique perspective on leadership.   READ MORE     SHRM TOOLKIT: EMPLOYING TRANSGENDER WORKERS »       Bosses Thought They Won the RTO War; Now They're Facing Legal Battles   Companies stepped up their return-to-office mandates last year. But many now face legal troubles because their one-size-fits-all RTO policies disproportionately impacted mothers, disabled employees and older workers. That's why flexibility must be at the core of your RTO policy.   READ MORE     SHRM RESOURCE HUB PAGE: RETURN TO OFFICE »     Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to receive the latest news and resources curated for HR executives.     Advertisement         AI Warning: Workers Get Lazier When They Are Teamed With a Robot   New research highlights a big alert for companies implementing artificial intelligence tools into their workflow. The study shows that when employees work alongside a robot, they tend to show less motivation and don't work as hard, assuming the robot will carry most of the load.   READ MORE     ICYMI: NAVIGATING ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN AI ADOPTION »       The Pixelated Workforce Has Arrived—Are We Ready?   Recent disruptions are blowing up the traditional model of full-time, long-term employees. Now, many jobs can be done by a variety of people, each working in different employment arrangements. Josh Bersin explains how your organization should respond.   READ MORE     DIG DEEPER: FRACTIONAL WORK AND YOUR TALENT STRATEGY »     Advertisement       RECENT RESEARCH     What CHROs Wish They Knew Before Joining the C-Suite         More knowledge of analytics, finance among CHRO wants When asked what they wish they had known when starting in the CHRO role, the top response was greater depth in HR data analytics (41 percent), followed by greater depth in non-HR topics such as finance and operations (40 percent) and how to work effectively with the board (39 percent) and with others in the C-suite (22 percent).       It's lonely at the top: CHROs crave coaching and connection When asked what would help them acclimate more quickly to their C-suite role, nearly three-quarters of CHROs (73 percent) identified mentoring by a seasoned HR leader, and 58 percent cited participation in a peer network. Without mentoring and peer support, CHROs can feel depleted and, as one CHRO said, "You can't pour from an empty cup."       The future calls for a more strategic, tech-focused CHRO When asked how they see the CHRO/chief people officer role changing in the coming years, the top response was the need for more strategic managing in the face of greater disruptions (79 percent), followed by increased use of technology and automation (60 percent) and greater dependence on predictive analytics (54 percent).     SOURCE: VOICE OF THE CHRO SURVEY, MERCER, NOVEMBER 2023.     People + Strategy Podcast: Calvin Crosslin on Leading Global Diversity Initiatives   In the January edition of the SHRM Executive Network's  People + Strategy podcast, Calvin Crosslin, the chief diversity officer at Lenovo, discusses measuring the ROI of diversity programs and the importance of personalized diversity approaches that drive retention and engagement. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST »       CALVIN CROSSLIN   Chief Diversity Officer, Lenovo     HOST: TONY LEE   Vice President of Content, SHRM       Connect with us on social!              1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA Contact Us | shrm.org/executive-network This email was sent to manojdole1.Architectural@blogger.com. This email may contain advertisements. Unsubscribe or Change Email Preferences | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy © 2024 SHRM. All rights reserved.