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Future of Work 2025: Predictions for the Year Ahead (Part III)

Contingent Workforce Direct Sourcing Solution Providers Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation by Christopher J. Dwyer on 12/20/2024

2024 was another watershed year for the world of work and talent…and 2025 promises to be another transformational period in business history. Ardent Partners and the Future of Work Exchange are excited to unveil a series of predictions over the next few weeks from industry thought leaders.

“In 2025, mid-market companies will increasingly rely on their external workforce to achieve their objectives. This will be the catalyst for staffing’s rebound, with these organizations embracing technology to automate and streamline their processes. For these mid-market companies, speed-to-value is paramount, driving them toward comprehensive technology solutions that offer modern, user-friendly interfaces, and simplified implementation.”

– David Barthel, SVP, Global Sales, Beeline

“We’re going to see a demand increase in skilled labor in the early part of 2025. Industries like manufacturing, LI, and similar verticals are going to peak shortly (some have already have due to seasonal attributes). For IT, engineering, and professional skills, we may not see demand increase until the dust settles on a new presidential administration…possibly in Q3 2025.

In addition, I expect (and we’re already starting to experience) a surge in enterprise RPO activity. Businesses expect an economic rebound and are beginning to put those recruitment pieces in place to prepare for increased hiring next year.”

– Tammy Browning, SVP and President, KellyOCG

“In 2025, businesses will increasingly prioritize workforce agility and compliance as hybrid work models and gig-based talent strategies become the norm. We will continue to see advanced AI-driven analytics playing a pivotal role in helping organizations adapt quickly to evolving workforce dynamics while ensuring cost-efficiency and risk mitigation”

– Kristen McArdle, Senior Vice President, HireGenics

“In 2025, direct sourcing will solidify its position as a critical strategy for workforce management, driven by advancements in technology and shifting workforce dynamics. AI and predictive analytics will enhance the precision of talent matching, while hyper-personalized engagement will improve candidate retention and conversion. As organizations integrate direct sourcing into their workforce planning, branded talent communities will evolve to support contingent and permanent hiring strategies. The global nature of work will also expand these communities across geographies, enabling access to diverse and highly-skilled talent pools while addressing ongoing labor shortages.

Additionally, direct sourcing will play a pivotal role in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) goals, fostering diverse talent pipelines, and mitigating hiring biases. As the model scales globally, compliance features within sourcing platforms will ensure adherence to complex labor laws and data privacy regulations. Cost optimization pressures will further accelerate adoption as companies look to reduce dependency on traditional staffing models. By leveraging direct sourcing to enhance employer branding, enterprises will create stronger connections with candidates, reinforcing their talent strategies and positioning the model as a critical element of their workforce strategy.”

– Katie Bussey, Direct Sourcing Thought Leader

Five Things You Must Know About the Future of Work (Revisited)

Business Leadership General Insights Talent Talent Acquisition Uncategorized by John Yuva on 12/19/2024

As we reach the end of 2024, now is a good time to look back at the Five Things You Must Know About the Future of Work. The Future of Work Exchange (FOWX) and Ardent Partners hosted this complimentary webinar, The Five Things You MUST KNOW About the Future of Work, discussing the critical capabilities that enterprises can unlock to truly optimize the way they address talent acquisition, extended workforce management, and, most importantly, work optimization. What follows revisits the five critical FOW areas.

#1 The Evolution of Talent and the Future of Work

When it comes to the Future of Work, one of the first things to know is the evolution of talent and talent acquisition. And this idea of the “evolution of talent” can be ambiguous. Talent is always evolving and has been for a long time. The way that businesses perceive their talent is also evolving. And, the way that those businesses get connected to talent, and vice versa, continues to evolve. It’s also being innovated through technology and new strategies and new programs.

The fact is nearly half of our workforce today is comprised of extended workers or contingent workers. We have aspects like direct sourcing and digital staffing that are making it much easier for businesses to find the talent they need to get work done to address those mission-critical projects and fill the appropriate roles. FOWX and Ardent research has been focused historically on the extended workforce and contingent workforce, but we’re talking about all types of talent.

Thus, talent acquisition as a function and as a series of processes has also progressed. We need to consider aspects like the candidate experience, and the way that our culture and our brand attract new talent into our organization. Many business leaders think of the Future of Work as being centered around technology, revolving around the idea that technology drives the Future of Work. And we wouldn’t necessarily disagree with that; technology is a critical piece. And for some aspects and attributes of the Future of Work, technology and innovation are the nexus of those areas.

Technology is a Future of Work Centerpiece

Talent and the growth of the extended workforce represent the first leg of the stool with such things as diversity and candidate experience, but also digital staffing, direct sourcing, online talent marketplaces, and core workforce management solutions (such as MSPs and VMS platforms) These technologies are helping us to redefine the way we think about work. We’re living in a world where even though we don’t want to hear the word “pandemic” anymore, the pandemic really did shape what we think about the Future of Work.

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Future of Work 2025: Predictions for the Year Ahead (Part II)

Contingent Workforce Direct Sourcing Solution Providers Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation by Christopher J. Dwyer on 12/18/2024

“2025 is a year of growth and transition. We will see a seamless integration of technology and human potential as the workforce continues to evolve with the advances in AI.”

– Janette Marx, CEO, Airswift

“Gone are the days of operationally-led MSPs; in 2025, there will be even more of an expectation of “self-service” from enterprises. MSPs will not survive without next-generation technology that can enable self-serve, omni-channel talent acquisition and talent management approaches. This will be critical as skills-based hiring becomes more of a focus for business leaders in 2025. There will be a need for the convergence of self-service functionality, Best-in-Class platforming, and modernized talent community/talent-pooling development.”

– Tammy Browning, SVP and President, KellyOCG

“Clients will start demanding the highest levels of service. They are looking for partners who are in the service business that happens to be technology-enabled. Companies with exemplary service offerings will win!”

– Denise Stalker, SVP, Managed Services, TalentProcure

“I believe in 2025 we are going to see the rapid development of AI coupled with more concrete regulation. I think we can all agree that AI is going to be pivotal in the human capital space and that the hesitancy around adoption because of the unknown will continue to diminish as we understand more about how AI works. I look forward to exploring AI in the extended workforce and will also be interested to see how regulations will come to follow.

Often times with uncertainty we see a rise in extended workforce utilization, but what that looks like I predict will be different than previous years. While, yes, there will likely be an increase in your traditional staff augmentation there will also be increased utilization of outsourced organizations through services procurement as well as increased utilization of talent platforms. This will create challenges in getting a full read of your extended workforce unless you make a conscious effort to consolidate your workforce data into one system.”

– Taylor Ramchandani, VP of Strategy, VectorVMS

“2024 was the year of resilience, and in 2025, the U.S. staffing industry is expected to continue its transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing workforce expectations, and macroeconomic factors. Temporary staffing will likely see a rise in demand due to ongoing flexibility in employment patterns across sectors such as healthcare, IT, and logistics. The healthcare sector, in particular, may experience significant growth, spurred by aging demographics and an ongoing demand for skilled healthcare professionals. Similarly, the IT sector will likely fuel demand for temporary talent to address project-based needs in emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

Permanent placement and direct-hire services are expected to grow with the rise of hybrid and remote work models, employers may focus on sourcing highly-skilled, geographically-diverse talent. Additionally, executive search is projected to grow as companies prioritize leadership with expertise in navigating digital transformation and sustainability challenges.

One area where we can continue to experience significant growth is the Gig Economy and freelance staffing platforms, using AI-driven platforms to connect employers with niche talent pools, particularly in creative, IT, and technical roles. These trends suggest staffing organizations will thrive if they’re increasingly specialized, technology-driven, and aligned with the needs of a flexible, skills-oriented workforce.”

– Greg Iannuzzi, Director of Client Solutions, Ceipal

Future of Work 2025: Predictions for the Year Ahead (Part I)

Business Leadership Contingent Workforce Solution Providers Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation by Christopher J. Dwyer on 12/17/2024

“The workplace and talent landscape are rapidly evolving, driven by relentless innovation, particularly through advancements in artificial intelligence within the talent technology ecosystem. Enterprises are increasingly integrating AI-powered capabilities into their talent engagement and acquisition processes, enabling skills-based hiring, and transforming recruitment and workforce management. This evolution not only streamlines operations but also empowers individuals by creating more dynamic and engaging opportunities, aligning roles with skills, and enabling personalized career pathways. In 2025, AI is set to become the pervasive force propelling the Future of Work.”

– Lori Hock, CEO, Opptly

“After a couple of years of uncertainty and, as a result, declines in contingent labor spend at many companies; 2025 will be a year of growth. This will be driven by new features and services, including AI that is practical, ethical, and compelling.”

– Brian Hoffmeyer, SVP of Market Strategies, Beeline

“Companies that have upgraded their tech stack in the last 3-to-5 years will surge ahead in 2025, leaving behind those that haven’t.”

– Brad Talwar, CEO, TalentBurst

“As a parent to a college sophomore, I’m excited about how the workforce is evolving to offer GenZ a different lifestyle. Gone are the days of staying with one company for PTO accruals (me and my love of travel), employers will continue to be challenged to find creative ways to retain talent and remember to focus on the new generation’s passion, not ours.”

– Tracey Klein, Fractional Leader, Advisor, and Collaborator, Klein Consulting

“Individual contributors that are fatigued by all the artificial intelligence changes will resist the demands from company ownership to become more comfortable using these ever-growing set of tools. This will lead to a reduced overall corporate employee base and an increase in entrepreneurship.

Value in the physical world will take more center stage. Clinical and light industrial optimization will take more focus. These areas that have historically lagged the traditional commercial side in terms of data-driven decisions will enjoy a renaissance when it comes to data optimization.”

– Chris Radvansky, Owner, Rad Consultants

Let’s Set the Record Straight on Direct Sourcing

Direct Sourcing Talent Acquisition by Christopher J. Dwyer on 12/09/2024

As you may know, the Future of Work Exchange moved to a subscription format a short time ago. Ordinarily, this article would only be accessible to FOWX subscribers. However, today’s article on direct sourcing will be available to all until midnight on December 16. Given the rampant discussion on direct sourcing and its outlook, direction, etc., the FOWX felt that this piece should be accessible to all readers for a short period. Enjoy!

For nearly 20 years, I’ve seen talent trends, shifts, and “fads” come and go. There is no industry that invites divisiveness like the world of talent and work. Making contingent workforce management less tactical and more strategic was once seen as crazy, yet today the extended workforce comprises 49.8% of the average company’s total talent, and, businesses regularly rely on this top-tier labor to get work done.

Total talent management deserves a major mention, as it still (yes…still) drives executives absolutely nutty on completely opposite sides of the spectrum: it’s either the wave of the future, or, it’s a pipe dream mired in conjecture and theory. (My take: there’s incredible value in elements of total talent management, particularly total talent intelligence. The ability to make snap worker decisions based on information and data on your total talent resources is the real benefit of any total talent management strategy/program.)

Direct sourcing has reached a similar level of conjecture, and, rightfully so: since the waning days of pre-pandemic times, “direct sourcing and talent pools” have routinely been a top-three workforce strategy, according to Ardent Partners and Future of Work Exchange research. Furthermore, during the pandemic, direct sourcing emerged as a viable, flexible strategy for businesses that 1) wanted to scale up or down based on rollercoaster-like market conditions, 2) keep those laid off during the worst of the pandemic engaged with the organization and cultivated within an easily-recruitable talent community, 3) wanted to maintain their brand (and keep it front-and-center) in front of potential candidates, 4) support burgeoning skills-based hiring efforts, and, 5) desired to centralize their total talent resources and available skills.

There is no question today regarding the value of direct sourcing; we all realize what it can do, what it can generate, etc. The real quandary (and it’s a painful one, given the discourse on social channels liked LinkedIn) is this: how does direct sourcing actually work?

There are several schools of thought here. The simplest explanation is that an enterprise can leverage its own talent acquisition and contingent workforce teams to create an internal “recruitment agency” that blends branded job portals, curation (internally-led or outsourced), and marketing-fueled engagement with VMS or ATS technology (for sourcing and management) and EOR (for payrolling and compliance) for workforce management. Add in some level of automation to place current contractors, contingent workers, retirees, alumni, silver medalists, etc. into talent pools, and, boom, a direct sourcing program is born.

This very non-intricate approach thrives on simplicity: engage candidates, curate them, and provide internal TA and recruitment teams with access to these workers. The past several years has seen a shift, however, in how direct sourcing is approached. Deeper automation, specific functionality offered by direct sourcing platforms, a sharper focus on skills-based hiring, more attention on the marketing/brand aspects, and the power of artificial intelligence are all transforming what direct sourcing truly means today in 2024.

Here’s where some of the scuttlebutt meanders and gets us to a point of “theory vs. reality” within the direct sourcing discussion. Do businesses really need point direct sourcing platforms? Is there a real role for AI? Is there even a true DEFINITION for direct sourcing? Where does VMS fit in? Is it true that direct sourcing technology is just next-gen ATS? And, finally, does direct sourcing have a place within the contemporary extended workforce program?

Let’s tackle these one-by-one, because that’s just how we do things here at FOWX.

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The FOWX Fifteen: AMS.

Direct Sourcing Solution Providers Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation by Christopher J. Dwyer on 12/03/2024

The FOWX Fifteen is an exclusive series at the Future of Work Exchange that highlights the industry’s innovative and disruptive platforms, solutions, and offerings that are driving the Future of Work movement. These providers are actively pushing talent technology innovation and ushering in a new, digital era of workforce management, staffing, and talent acquisition.

The Background

The talent technology industry is awash in innovation. Whether it’s AI-fueled functionality, next-generation managed services, or progressive workforce management capabilities, there is no better or more ideal time to be a talent acquisition, HR, or extended workforce leader than right now.

A talent-centric, candidate-oriented world of work means that enterprises require a level of elegance, automation, and efficiency to effectively maximize new and exciting hiring strategies. Progressive concepts such as direct sourcing, digital recruitment, skills-based hiring, and Best-in-Class talent technology stacks are all elements that now fuel the Future of Work movement.

Enter AMS.

Why They Were Selected

AMS was purpose-built for the Future of Work, with an impressive arsenal of talent acquisition and workforce management services, all buoyed by the powerful AMS One platform. AMS One comprehensively streamlines workforce (traditional and extended) management through integrated digital capabilities, seamlessly enabling comprehensive recruiting, hiring, engagement, and operational (scheduling, workforce planning, payment processing, and reconciliation) functions within a unified suite of functionality.

Furthermore, AMS stands as a robust service provider that impeccably blends MSP, RPO, talent acquisition, and direct sourcing solutions together in an sophisticated, cohesive manner. The company’s Best-in-Class recruitment-driven offerings are anchored in global talent expertise and an innovative service delivery model that prioritizes forward-thinking talent strategies and approaches. And, with progressive solutions like the DE&I gamechanger AMS Omnis, AMS continues to thrive in an evolving world of work.

In Their Own Words

“AMS is honored to be named a global leader by Ardent Partners and the Future of Work Exchange, reflecting our unique ability to drive transformative talent acquisition outcomes. As a trusted partner to some of the world’s most well-known organizations worldwide, we deliver comprehensive talent solutions—across MSP, RPO, direct sourcing, talent advisory, and digital solutions—all powered by cutting-edge technology and a relentless focus on innovation.

Today’s talent landscape is rapidly evolving, with a growing need for agile external workforce strategies. Our capabilities enable TA and HR leaders to adapt swiftly to this shift, helping companies leverage their brand to attract, engage, and retain critical talent on a global scale. Our award-winning solutions, like AMS One, combine deep domain expertise, data-driven insights, and advanced AI to optimize strategic talent initiatives. This accolade reinforces AMS’s commitment to empowering organizations to build high-performing teams and unlock new value through the external workforce. As the Future of Work unfolds, we’re here to ensure our clients stay ahead embracing change.” –Christoph Niebel, Chief Client Officer and President, Americas

The Outlook

AMS is positioned as a Future of Work-driven, talent-oriented, and innovation-heavy workforce solutions stalwart, seamlessly transforming talent acquisition through total talent intelligence and digitized hiring optimization. By converging advanced AI-powered functionality with agile direct sourcing and recruitment methodologies, AMS will continue to empower organizations to navigate the complex talent ecosystem with unprecedented, strategic precision.

The FOWX Fifteen: Opptly

Direct Sourcing Solution Providers Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation by Christopher J. Dwyer on 11/22/2024

The Background

Quick…name the most electrifying word in today’s business landscape. I’ll give you 10 seconds. Wait, you didn’t even need 10 seconds, did you?

“Artificial intelligence” rolls off your tongue faster than a machine learning algorithm processes data..and for good reason: AI has become the cornerstone of innovation, seamlessly weaving through enterprise ecosystems – from the intricate networks of IT and analytics to the strategic realms of finance and talent acquisition.

Recent groundbreaking research from Ardent Partners and Future of Work Exchange reveals a transformative landscape: an overwhelming 82% of businesses entered 2024 with a strategic mandate to amplify their artificial intelligence capabilities. Even more revealing? Among HR and talent acquisition leaders, that number skyrockets to nearly 95% – a clear signal of a profound technological revolution.

This isn’t just about technological adoption, though; it’s about a fundamental reimagination of talent strategy. AI represents more than a tool – it’s a strategic accelerant that empowers talent leaders to transcend traditional boundaries. By harnessing next-generation analytics, organizations can now dynamically map, find, and engage talent, while simultaneously building robust, forward-looking skills taxonomies that don’t just predict the Future of Work – they actively shape it.

Enter Opptly.

Why They Were Selected

Opptly’s core offerings revolve around progressive functionality within direct sourcing, candidate engagement, skills-based hiring, and skills taxonomy development. However, the platform is so much more than the sum of these attributes, as the solution is a true “people technology” that is actively blazing a path forward within the Future of Work movement.

The proprietary and future-leaning artificial intelligence-driven technology within the Opptly platform represents the veritable future of AI in talent acquisition. Opptly’s advanced AI offerings seamlessly match the best talent with mission-critical opportunities by analyzing deep professional insights, skills, expertise, and project requirements in real-time, all while factoring in progressive candidate elements such as culture, diversity, etc.

Through sophisticated machine learning algorithms and NLP-augmented functionality, Opptly optimizes the entire talent lifecycle – from sourcing and vetting to engagement and project success – delivering unparalleled efficiency and precision in the direct sourcing, talent acquisition, and workforce management ecosystems.

In Their Own Words

“Opptly is proud to be included amongst other Best-in-Class platforms and solutions in the talent technology arena. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to truly unbiased artificial intelligence that can revolutionize the ways businesses find, engage, and manage their total talent. Opptly represents the future of hiring – where cutting-edge technology meets human potential, creating a seamless, intelligent, and equitable dynamic that transforms how organizations and talent connect, collaborate, and succeed.” – Lori Hock, CEO of Opptly

The Outlook

Simply put, Opptly is a pure technological representation of the Future of Work movement: next-generation functionality, AI-fueled talent innovation, and cutting-edge, skills-based hiring offerings that are actively revolutionizing the ways businesses address how work is done. As artificial intelligence continues to dominate talent acquisition strategies, Opptly and its progressive AI sophistication will continue to help enterprises dynamically adapt to modern workforce trends, seamlessly match top-tier talent with critical opportunities, transform their talent strategies, and provide an intelligent and infinitely scalable competitive advantage.

Digital Credentials Provide Talent Visibility, Skill Recognition

Business Leadership Contingent Workforce Direct Sourcing General Insights HR Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation by John Yuva on 11/14/2024

As people’s careers progress, they establish a professional profile comprised of a resume, portfolio, performance reviews, letters of recommendation, degrees, certifications, memberships, and other career achievements. Often, these paper-based items are dispersed and sometimes forgotten over time. However, they are all critical pieces of employees’ professional identities that make them unique in the workforce. Even more important, they represent their skills and competencies to potential or current employers.

What is the answer? Enter the world of digital credentials.

A Digitized, Verifiable Professional Profile

At the foundational level, candidates convert their professional profiles into digitized and verifiable credentials that enterprises access quickly and securely when recruiting or promoting staff. In today’s aggressive labor market, having digital credentials is a competitive differentiator in the workforce. It separates a candidate’s application from random submissions, thus streamlining the selection process and generating cost savings for the hiring enterprise through greater efficiencies.

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Artificial Intelligence Mitigates Unconscious Bias in Hiring

Business Leadership Diversity and Inclusion General Insights HR Talent Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation by John Yuva on 10/31/2024

Today’s remote and hybid workplaces means access to a diverse and globally connected talent pool — one where the importance of equity and inclusion is stronger than ever. Standing in the way, however, are traditional hiring processes, coupled with ongoing controversies surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that can enable rather than reduce the influence of unconscious biases in talent decision-making. The answer to overcoming these challenges and improving equity in hiring may lie in artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools can introduce impartiality into talent decisions and processes, mitigating the effects of unconscious bias.

Unconscious Bias Lives in Us All

To quell unconscious bias, one must understand it first to later recognize its presence. The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) defines unconscious biases as “social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Everyone holds unconscious beliefs about various social and identity groups, and these biases stem from one’s tendency to organize social worlds by categorizing.” Unconscious biases include affinity bias, confirmation bias, conformity bias, and gender bias.

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Learning from the Past to Build the Workplace Cultures of the Future

Business Leadership Diversity and Inclusion Talent Acquisition by Christopher J. Dwyer on 10/30/2024

I can’t help but be a person that is incredibly nostalgic. As the holiday season approaches, I frequently think of my childhood days and the experiences that shaped me and made me the person I am today. While my memories at this time of year are appropriately focused on trick-or-treating in suburban Massachusetts as a youth, there are also memories that are more, let’s say…business-focused.

I’m lucky enough to have spent the past 18 years of my career at two firms (nearly 12 years with the famous Ardent Partners, the research parent of the Future of Work Exchange), however, before my foray into the world of human capital technology, the Future of Work movement, and talent management and technology research, I spent some time at companies with not-so-empathic leaders.

For example:

A VP who told me that it wasn’t okay to say “How’s it going?” to another person if I hadn’t met them yet.
A company owner who said that if I ever got tired, I wasn’t fit for a career in writing. (Let me know if you know someone that has never been or will never be tired…)
Another company owner (same company, different owner) who said I had a “defeatist attitude” when I told him that I didn’t feel appreciated or valued enough after working 80+ hour weeks for a straight month after two employees quit.
A CEO who said, after finding a single (one!) spelling error in a document that I produced (that totaled over 40 pages), that I needed to spend more time focusing and less time “theorizing” when writing, and;
A certain company owner (twice on this list!) that told me that I “would never find anything out there” when I resigned and gave my two weeks’ notice.

The specific examples above all link back to one key element: a terrible workplace culture. Ardent Partners and Future of Work Exchange research has discovered that, over the past 12 months, 72% of businesses have taken steps to enhance workplace culture to better foster collaboration, engagement, diversity, and innovation.

Workplace culture isn’t just a nebulous concept anymore, but rather a true Future of Work state that affects talent acquisition, talent attraction, hiring success, brand awareness, and talent sustainability.

For too many years, I focused on those negative experiences, as well as my own professional mistakes. Sometimes they drove me to be better. Sometimes they hindered my progress. And, sometimes, they affected my mental health.

The mistakes and failures of the past, especially those stemming from poor leadership, can serve as invaluable lessons to shape the workplace cultures we strive for today. Rather than allowing past missteps to hold us back, we should use them to catalyze meaningful, positive change. Two years ago, ten years ago, or even twenty years in the past – the ideal workplace cultures we envision today should be informed by what we wish we had experienced back then. Reflecting on the shortcomings, pain points, and dissatisfactions of the past equips us to actively create the thriving, employee-centric environments we want to see now.

In today’s globalized, competitive business landscape, workplace culture has become a critical component of success. Elements like worker wellbeing, mental health support, employee experience, and overall company happiness are no longer optional – they are essential for retaining top talent, fostering innovation, and driving enterprise-wide prosperity.

Organizations that prioritize cultivating positive, enriching workplace cultures will be best positioned to thrive. By learning from past mistakes and intentionally shaping workplace cultures aligned with employee needs and values, companies can gain a competitive edge in attracting, developing, and retaining the best people.

The key is to let the lessons of the past propel us towards a better future, rather than allowing them to hold us back. With this mindset, the missteps of yesterday can become the catalysts for the workplace cultures of tomorrow.