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EQ in the Robotic Age

We’re in the midst of a technological revolution that’s making leaders reassess their business models and strategies, but what they really need to focus on is their feelings. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will have such a huge impact on tomorrow’s workforce that emotional intelligence (EQ) may become a person’s selling point.

The Workforce of the Future

According to Mark Spelman at The World Economic Forum, we’re fast approaching an era that demands a new kind of workforce. The challenge for HRDs is to understand how to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge before it’s too late.

Strengthening the Executive Team

The HR Director mustn’t shy away from assessing the capabilities of the top team. They should hold candid conversations with the CEO about skills, succession and whether senior executives are genuinely aligned, or if they are just a loose collection of individuals with competing agendas.

Counting the Cost of Unequal Pay

As of April 2017, UK organisations with more than 250 employees will be required to publish the difference in pay between male and female staff on their website. It’s part of a drive by the Government to close the gender pay gap within one generation. Are you ready?

Creating a Mindset for Fast Growth

The challenge for the leaders of fast-growth companies is to master the art of reinvention. It’s a matter of creating teams that possess both the capability and desire to keep rebuilding and improving the business model in order to gain competitive advantage.