The New Era of the CHRO

CHROs must optimize the impact of digital innovation and AI to prepare organizations for the future of work, developing innovative talent strategies and pushing the boundaries of workforce design.

The Shifting Talent Landscape

40%

Skills Changing

Of skills currently used in most jobs will change by 2030, with AI as a key catalyst

59%

Need Upskilling

Of employees will need to upskill by 2030

69%

Skills Gap Impact

Of employers view skills gaps as major barriers to business transformation

AI Adoption is a C-Suite Priority

Strategic Imperative

88% of global C-suites cite speeding up AI adoption as a priority, recognizing that AI expertise will become as business-critical as internet literacy.

Competitive Edge

C-suite leaders understand that AI must work in harmony with human capital to optimize business impact and power innovation beyond just productivity improvements.

Unlocking Human Potential with AI

Innovation

Everyone becomes an innovator

Human Skills

Soft skills enable adaptation

AI Literacy

Foundation for future work

AI will deliver tools that enable people to realize their full potential, helping build more innovative cultures where managers coach employees in soft skills to adapt to change and adopt new practices quickly.

The 5Cs: Skills Driving Future Innovation

Communication

#1 in-demand skill on LinkedIn

Curiosity

Driving exploration and learning

Compassion

Building human connections

Creativity

Enabling innovative thinking

Courage

Taking risks and leading change

Future-Proofing Your Talent

Talent Acquisition

70% of leaders predict AI will increase hiring efficiency, 61% expect improved hire quality measurement, and 47% anticipate better job post effectiveness.

Learning & Development

70% of HR professionals are prioritizing upskilling initiatives in 2025, with employees skilled at using generative AI 5x more likely to develop other skills.

Growth Mindset

89% of CHROs are more likely to hire someone with growth potential and desire to learn than someone with more experience who is less adaptable.

5 Steps to Ensure Your Organization is Future-Ready

  1. Lead with a Clear People-First Vision: Tell a compelling, realistic story of what the future of work looks like with employees at the center.
  1. Champion Change: Develop a change management strategy that equips change agents at every level of your organization.
  1. Future-Proof Your Talent: Build both AI literacy and soft human skills needed to unlock innovation and enable people to thrive.
  1. Empower Your Managers: Shift focus from task completion to coaching in soft skills for a rapidly changing environment.
  1. Put People at the Heart of AI Governance: Ensure talent leaders' voices are heard in developing AI governance with a human touch.

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