In HRchat episode 333, I talk with John Morgan, President of Lee Hecht Harrison about why he thinks companies need to re-imagine workforce planning and development approaches. Listen as John shares the trends and approaches HR managers applied during the pandemic and the talent management strategies companies are finding helping as the USA and elsewhere comes through the worst of the crisis.
LHH recently commissioned the Future-Proofing the Talent Pipeline survey which captures responses from over 2,000 global HR decision-makers and leaders, across several industries. John and I hone in on some of the findings. John explains what LHH is seeing when it comes to hiring, upskilling, redeployment, and coaching. We’ll be delving into some of the findings today. For example, John highlights the significance of nearly half (48.9%) of US organizations currently placing an increased focus on diversity initiatives as a way to future-proof their talent pipelines.
Questions For John Include:
- How have HR departments changed the way they’re thinking about hiring?
- Follow up: What about onboarding? It’s a buyers market so how are HR departments helping to keep hold of their new recruits?
- The LHH survey suggests that HR decision-makers are prioritizing building a culture of training and learning (54.2%) and the development of people (52.6%). Why is that? What are the drivers?
- Beyond L&D investments, what are some other ways you’re seeing your clients changing in order to future-proof their workforce?
- How have you seen coaching programs help c-suite leaders and executives? What has been the business impact?
About LHH
LHH’s 4,000 coaches and colleagues work with more than 12,000 organizations in over 60 countries around the world to help them see the possibilities in their people. This is done through assessments, coaching, upskilling, and transitioning – meaning companies are better positioned to realize the untapped potential within their own workforce; resulting in increased productivity, morale, and higher brand affinity. Learn more at lhh.com.
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