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Josh BersinThe Amazing, Essential Frontline Workforce and UKG’s Leadership RoleWelcome to our new research on the Frontline Workforce. In this introductory podcast I explain the importance and complexities of these jobs, and why the people in these roles take on enormous responsibilities in our companies and our economy. More than 70% of US workers are employed in frontline roles, generating more than $6 Trillion in wages and value. While many business and HR leaders support the frontline, our research points out that the issues are far more complex than you may realize. In this podcast I detail some of these important management topics and I also...
2026-01-0622 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyThe Amazing, Essential Frontline Workforce and UKG's Leadership RoleWelcome to our new research on the Frontline Workforce. In this introductory podcast I explain the importance and complexities of these jobs, and why the people in these roles take on enormous responsibilities in our companies and our economy. More than 70% of US workers are employed in frontline roles, generating more than $6 Trillion in wages and value. While many business and HR leaders support the frontline, our research points out that the issues are far more complex than you may realize. In this podcast I detail some of these important management topics and I also...
2026-01-0622 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Amazing, Essential Frontline Workforce and UKG’s Leadership RoleWelcome to our new research on the Frontline Workforce. In this introductory podcast I explain the importance and complexities of these jobs, and why the people in these roles take on enormous responsibilities in our companies and our economy. More than 70% of US workers are employed in frontline roles, generating more than $6 Trillion in wages and value. While many business and HR leaders support the frontline, our research points out that the issues are far more complex than you may realize. In this podcast I detail some of these important management topics and I also...
2026-01-0622 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinAI Transformation From The Frontlines: Lessons Learned, Why Employees Are WorriedThis week I summarize some of the hard-hitting AI transformation and productivity stories we’re hearing from clients, and I explain the various ways to approach these topics. I also discuss the surprising pushback on DEI and how workforce fear and stress has risen in our companies. All this leads to a new and important new role for HR leaders: driving and leading the push toward productivity and automation throughout the company. And finally I try to give you some perspective on the Elon Musk DOGE work going on in Washington and how this impacts our business st...
2025-03-0120 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinAI Transformation From The Frontlines: Lessons Learned, Why Employees Are WorriedThis week I summarize some of the hard-hitting AI transformation and productivity stories we’re hearing from clients, and I explain the various ways to approach these topics. I also discuss the surprising pushback on DEI and how workforce fear and stress has risen in our companies. All this leads to a new and important new role for HR leaders: driving and leading the push toward productivity and automation throughout the company. And finally I try to give you some perspective on the Elon Musk DOGE work going on in Washington and how this impacts our business st...
2025-03-0120 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyAI Transformation From The Frontlines: Lessons Learned, Why Employees Are WorriedThis week I summarize some of the hard-hitting AI transformation and productivity stories we’re hearing from clients, and I explain the various ways to approach these topics. I also discuss the surprising pushback on DEI and how workforce fear and stress has risen in our companies. All this leads to a new and important new role for HR leaders: driving and leading the push toward productivity and automation throughout the company. And finally I try to give you some perspective on the Elon Musk DOGE work going on in Washington and how this impacts our business st...
2025-03-0120 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinCan Executive Orders Drive Change? Or Do We Think About Change Differently?Change and transformation is the theme for 2025. 53% of CEOs believe their company will not exist in ten years, with iconic brands like Starbucks, Boeing, Nike, Intel, Southwest, and Target going through turnarounds. And 93% of CEOs believe AI will totally transform their operating model. (PwC CEO Survey.) At the same time we’re witnessing a massive “change management” push in the US Federal Government, driven by 200+ executive orders and other communications. The big issue i discuss is “will this form of change even work?” Do “Executive Orders” help people understand and embrace mandates for change? While political chan...
2025-02-0117 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyCan Executive Orders Drive Change? Or Do We Think About Change Differently?Change and transformation is the theme for 2025. 53% of CEOs believe their company will not exist in ten years, with iconic brands like Starbucks, Boeing, Nike, Intel, Southwest, and Target going through turnarounds. And 93% of CEOs believe AI will totally transform their operating model. (PwC CEO Survey.) At the same time we’re witnessing a massive “change management” push in the US Federal Government, driven by 200+ executive orders and other communications. The big issue i discuss is “will this form of change even work?” Do “Executive Orders” help people understand and embrace mandates for change? While political chan...
2025-02-0117 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinCan Executive Orders Drive Change? Or Do We Think About Change Differently?Change and transformation is the theme for 2025. 53% of CEOs believe their company will not exist in ten years, with iconic brands like Starbucks, Boeing, Nike, Intel, Southwest, and Target going through turnarounds. And 93% of CEOs believe AI will totally transform their operating model. (PwC CEO Survey.) At the same time we’re witnessing a massive “change management” push in the US Federal Government, driven by 200+ executive orders and other communications. The big issue i discuss is “will this form of change even work?” Do “Executive Orders” help people understand and embrace mandates for change? While political chan...
2025-02-0117 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyHow To Become An AI Pacesetter: Superworker ExplainedIn this podcast I explain the four-stages of AI transformation and detail why and how “AI Pacesetters” will far outperform others in their AI business transformations. The Rise of the Superworker research explains this in more detail. The Rise of the Superworker predictions report is available to all users of Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academy, or Corporate Members. (A Galileo Pro membership is only $39 per month, and JBA membership is $49 per month.) If you want to learn more and follow our ongoing case studies, briefs, and AI tools, download the Rise of the Superworker Overview today. You w...
2025-01-1720 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinHow To Become An AI Pacesetter: Superworker ExplainedIn this podcast I explain the four-stages of AI transformation and detail why and how “AI Pacesetters” will far outperform others in their AI business transformations. The Rise of the Superworker research explains this in more detail. The Rise of the Superworker predictions report is available to all users of Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academy, or Corporate Members. (A Galileo Pro membership is only $39 per month, and JBA membership is $49 per month.) If you want to learn more and follow our ongoing case studies, briefs, and AI tools, download the Rise of the Superworker Overview today. You w...
2025-01-1720 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinHow To Become An AI Pacesetter: Superworker ExplainedIn this podcast I explain the four-stages of AI transformation and detail why and how “AI Pacesetters” will far outperform others in their AI business transformations. The Rise of the Superworker research explains this in more detail. The Rise of the Superworker predictions report is available to all users of Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academy, or Corporate Members. (A Galileo Pro membership is only $39 per month, and JBA membership is $49 per month.) If you want to learn more and follow our ongoing case studies, briefs, and AI tools, download the Rise of the Superworker Overview today. You w...
2025-01-1720 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Rise Of The Superworker: Delivering On The Promise of AIHow do you deliver on the promise of AI in your team, your company, and your career? Welcome to The Rise of the Superworker, our new research on the organizational adoption of AI. This research explains how organizations and leaders can redesign work, jobs, and customer experiences to deliver on the promise of AI. And as you’ll hear, job opportunities will expand for everyone. AI is not a technology to eliminate jobs, rather its a platform to empower every role. And the result will be orders of magnitude improvements in revenue, productivity, service, and creativity. ...
2025-01-1420 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyThe Rise Of The Superworker: Delivering On The Promise of AIHow do you deliver on the promise of AI in your team, your company, and your career? Welcome to The Rise of the Superworker, our new research on the organizational adoption of AI. This research explains how organizations and leaders can redesign work, jobs, and customer experiences to deliver on the promise of AI. And as you’ll hear, job opportunities will expand for everyone. AI is not a technology to eliminate jobs, rather its a platform to empower every role. And the result will be orders of magnitude improvements in revenue, productivity, service, and creativity. ...
2025-01-1420 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Rise Of The Superworker: Delivering On The Promise of AIHow do you deliver on the promise of AI in your team, your company, and your career? Welcome to The Rise of the Superworker, our new research on the organizational adoption of AI. This research explains how organizations and leaders can redesign work, jobs, and customer experiences to deliver on the promise of AI. And as you’ll hear, job opportunities will expand for everyone. AI is not a technology to eliminate jobs, rather its a platform to empower every role. And the result will be orders of magnitude improvements in revenue, productivity, service, and creativity. ...
2025-01-1420 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWelcome to HR in 2025: The Five Big Challenges AheadWelcome to 2025, where I discuss the five big challenges ahead. These include (1) economic uncertainties, bifurcated labor market, (2) the impact of AI on the workforce and the Rise of Superworkers, (3) the new “soup” of issues in employee experience, which lands in HR’s lap, (4) the changing nature of leadership and leadership development, and (5) the urgent need to HR transformation from the inside out. Every CEO, CHRO, and individual HR professional is going to deal with these five challenges, and I hope this roadmap helps you prioritize your time in the year ahead. Remember that Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academ...
2025-01-0121 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWelcome to HR in 2025: The Five Big Challenges AheadWelcome to 2025, where I discuss the five big challenges ahead. These include (1) economic uncertainties, bifurcated labor market, (2) the impact of AI on the workforce and the Rise of Superworkers, (3) the new “soup” of issues in employee experience, which lands in HR’s lap, (4) the changing nature of leadership and leadership development, and (5) the urgent need to HR transformation from the inside out. Every CEO, CHRO, and individual HR professional is going to deal with these five challenges, and I hope this roadmap helps you prioritize your time in the year ahead. Remember that Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academ...
2025-01-0121 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyWelcome to HR in 2025: The Five Big Challenges AheadWelcome to 2025, where I discuss the five big challenges ahead. These include (1) economic uncertainties, bifurcated labor market, (2) the impact of AI on the workforce and the Rise of Superworkers, (3) the new “soup” of issues in employee experience, which lands in HR’s lap, (4) the changing nature of leadership and leadership development, and (5) the urgent need to HR transformation from the inside out. Every CEO, CHRO, and individual HR professional is going to deal with these five challenges, and I hope this roadmap helps you prioritize your time in the year ahead. Remember that Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academ...
2025-01-0121 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyCan One AI Agent Do Everything? How To Redesign Jobs for AI? HR Expertise And A Big Future for L&D. E200This week I summarize my meetings and discussions with clients in NYC and you can see we covered many topics. Here’s the AI summary, which is pretty good. In this conversation, Josh Bersin discusses the evolving landscape of AI platforms, particularly focusing on Microsoft’s positioning and the challenges of creating a universal AI agent. He delves into the complexities of government efficiency, emphasizing the institutional challenges faced in re-engineering government operations. The conversation also highlights the automation of work tasks and the need for businesses to decompose job functions for better effi...
2024-11-1718 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinCan One AI Agent Do Everything? How To Redesign Jobs for AI? HR Expertise And A Big Future for L&D. E200This week I summarize my meetings and discussions with clients in NYC and you can see we covered many topics. Here’s the AI summary, which is pretty good. In this conversation, Josh Bersin discusses the evolving landscape of AI platforms, particularly focusing on Microsoft’s positioning and the challenges of creating a universal AI agent. He delves into the complexities of government efficiency, emphasizing the institutional challenges faced in re-engineering government operations. The conversation also highlights the automation of work tasks and the need for businesses to decompose job functions for better effi...
2024-11-1718 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinCan One AI Agent Do Everything? How To Redesign Jobs for AI? HR Expertise And A Big Future for L&D. E200This week I summarize my meetings and discussions with clients in NYC and you can see we covered many topics. Here’s the AI summary, which is pretty good. In this conversation, Josh Bersin discusses the evolving landscape of AI platforms, particularly focusing on Microsoft’s positioning and the challenges of creating a universal AI agent. He delves into the complexities of government efficiency, emphasizing the institutional challenges faced in re-engineering government operations. The conversation also highlights the automation of work tasks and the need for businesses to decompose job functions for better effi...
2024-11-1718 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyArist Pioneers AI-Driven Autonomous Learning In The Flow Of WorkArist, a fascinating new company in corporate learning, is reinventing how we develop, deliver, and consume content. And yes, these guys are bringing Autonomous Learning to companies today, in a very special format. In this podcast I interviewed Michael Ioffe, Ryan Laverty, and Maxine Anderson, the three founders. Not only is the technology fascinating, this is also an example of how a strong, integrated management team can build a business quickly. Arist was founded in 2019 and is quickly becoming a category leader in micro-learning and what I call “learning in the flow of work.” If you’...
2024-06-2928 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinArist Pioneers AI-Driven Autonomous Learning In The Flow Of WorkArist, a fascinating new company in corporate learning, is reinventing how we develop, deliver, and consume content. And yes, these guys are bringing Autonomous Learning to companies today, in a very special format. In this podcast I interviewed Michael Ioffe, Ryan Laverty, and Maxine Anderson, the three founders. Not only is the technology fascinating, this is also an example of how a strong, integrated management team can build a business quickly. Arist was founded in 2019 and is quickly becoming a category leader in micro-learning and what I call “learning in the flow of work.” If you’...
2024-06-2928 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinArist Pioneers AI-Driven Autonomous Learning In The Flow Of WorkArist, a fascinating new company in corporate learning, is reinventing how we develop, deliver, and consume content. And yes, these guys are bringing Autonomous Learning to companies today, in a very special format. In this podcast I interviewed Michael Ioffe, Ryan Laverty, and Maxine Anderson, the three founders. Not only is the technology fascinating, this is also an example of how a strong, integrated management team can build a business quickly. Arist was founded in 2019 and is quickly becoming a category leader in micro-learning and what I call “learning in the flow of work.” If you’...
2024-06-2928 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhat’s Wrong With The Recruiting Department?In this podcast I discuss the urgent need to better automate, upskill, and integrate recruiting. CEOs believe recruiting is the third “most time-wasting” process in their companies (after emails and meetings), yet it’s more important than ever. This year companies need to really rethink and transform this function, and this podcast explains the issue. And yes, AI is part of the answer. Additional Information Why Do Companies Hire Too Many People? HR Predictions for 2024: The Global Search For Productivity Are Diversity And Inclusion Programs Going Away? AI in HR: Br...
2024-02-1020 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhat’s Wrong With The Recruiting Department?In this podcast I discuss the urgent need to better automate, upskill, and integrate recruiting. CEOs believe recruiting is the third “most time-wasting” process in their companies (after emails and meetings), yet it’s more important than ever. This year companies need to really rethink and transform this function, and this podcast explains the issue. And yes, AI is part of the answer. Additional Information Why Do Companies Hire Too Many People? HR Predictions for 2024: The Global Search For Productivity Are Diversity And Inclusion Programs Going Away? AI in HR: Br...
2024-02-1020 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinOur 15 Predictions for Work, Technology, and HR in 2024In this podcast I tell the narrative for the 2024 predictions, and why labor shortages, productivity, and dynamic organization models will become core topics this year. I also discuss the new role of DEI, employee activation, labor unions, and what we can expect in the economy. The 15 predictions are all imperatives and our new research should help you learn, prioritize where to focus, and see around the corners for this exciting year ahead. Additional Resources HR Predictions for 2024: The Global Search For Productivity Are Diversity And Inclusion Programs Going Away? The Predictions...
2024-01-2019 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinOur 15 Predictions for Work, Technology, and HR in 2024In this podcast I tell the narrative for the 2024 predictions, and why labor shortages, productivity, and dynamic organization models will become core topics this year. I also discuss the new role of DEI, employee activation, labor unions, and what we can expect in the economy. The 15 predictions are all imperatives and our new research should help you learn, prioritize where to focus, and see around the corners for this exciting year ahead. Additional Resources HR Predictions for 2024: The Global Search For Productivity Are Diversity And Inclusion Programs Going Away? The Predictions...
2024-01-2019 minJosh Bersin
Josh Bersin2024 is Here. Is DEI going to DIE? What Do We Do About These Job Numbers?2024 is off with a bang. The death or decline of DEI strategies, increased activity among unions, and job numbers in December that predict a secular labor shortage for years ahead. In this podcast I give HR and business leaders some advices on “what to do about DEI programs” in this new political environment, and how to think about this ongoing labor shortage. Imagine a world where every employee has 15 job offers to think about each day? That’s where we are! And get ready for our comprehensive Predictions report coming this month! More Resour...
2024-01-0619 minJosh Bersin
Josh Bersin2024 is Here. Is DEI going to DIE? What Do We Do About These Job Numbers?2024 is off with a bang. The death or decline of DEI strategies, increased activity among unions, and job numbers in December that predict a secular labor shortage for years ahead. In this podcast I give HR and business leaders some advices on “what to do about DEI programs” in this new political environment, and how to think about this ongoing labor shortage. Imagine a world where every employee has 15 job offers to think about each day? That’s where we are! And get ready for our comprehensive Predictions report coming this month! More Resour...
2024-01-0619 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinPerformance Management Revisited and The Ray Dalio Dot CollectorAs everyone talks about building a skills-based organization, developing people, and dealing with the tough labor market a looming question remains: How do we evaluate people for performance? A new book about Ray Dalio’s company Bridgewater Associates gives us some interesting insights into one of the most “feedback-rich” cultures on the planet. How much feedback is good and how do we make it work to everyone’s benefit? In this podcast I explore the topic and give you my perspective on the never-ending topic of how we evaluate our people. Additional Information We...
2023-11-1221 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinPerformance Management Revisited and The Ray Dalio Dot CollectorAs everyone talks about building a skills-based organization, developing people, and dealing with the tough labor market a looming question remains: How do we evaluate people for performance? A new book about Ray Dalio’s company Bridgewater Associates gives us some interesting insights into one of the most “feedback-rich” cultures on the planet. How much feedback is good and how do we make it work to everyone’s benefit? In this podcast I explore the topic and give you my perspective on the never-ending topic of how we evaluate our people. Additional Information We...
2023-11-1221 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Surprising Facts About Leadership DevelopmentIn this podcast I review our new Irresistible Leadership research, which discusses the new models of leadership and why leadership development investments are so important. Despite a wide range of offerings in this area, investments in leadership have lagged, so I hope this research gets you motivated to put some time and money into this critical business initiative. Additional Information Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World’s Most Enduring, Employee Focused Organizations (Josh’s book) Human Centered Leadership (Certificate Program In The Josh Bersin Academy) The Learning & Development SuperC...
2023-11-0225 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Surprising Facts About Leadership DevelopmentIn this podcast I review our new Irresistible Leadership research, which discusses the new models of leadership and why leadership development investments are so important. Despite a wide range of offerings in this area, investments in leadership have lagged, so I hope this research gets you motivated to put some time and money into this critical business initiative. Additional Information Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World’s Most Enduring, Employee Focused Organizations (Josh’s book) Human Centered Leadership (Certificate Program In The Josh Bersin Academy) The Learning & Development SuperC...
2023-11-0225 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyThe Surprising Facts About Leadership DevelopmentIn this podcast I review our new Irresistible Leadership research, which discusses the new models of leadership and why leadership development investments are so important. Despite a wide range of offerings in this area, investments in leadership have lagged, so I hope this research gets you motivated to put some time and money into this critical business initiative. Additional Information Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World’s Most Enduring, Employee Focused Organizations (Josh’s book) Human Centered Leadership (Certificate Program In The Josh Bersin Academy) The Learning & Development SuperClass (Certificate Program In The Josh Bersin Academy) Why Are Some Compani...
2023-11-0225 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinUnderstanding Systemic HR: The Four Levels Of MaturityIn this podcast I give you the “under-the-covers” look at our new Systemic HR research, and discuss the evolution of HR, the reason HR has changed, and the urgent need for full-stack HR professionals around the world. This research, which is soon to be launched to our corporate members, has been developed after two years of work and helps CEOs, CFOs, and CHROs understand the new operating model for HR teams, and walks through the four-levels of maturity to get there. We’re all on this journey together, and this research will show you the way. If y...
2023-10-2826 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinUnderstanding Systemic HR: The Four Levels Of MaturityIn this podcast I give you the “under-the-covers” look at our new Systemic HR research, and discuss the evolution of HR, the reason HR has changed, and the urgent need for full-stack HR professionals around the world. This research, which is soon to be launched to our corporate members, has been developed after two years of work and helps CEOs, CFOs, and CHROs understand the new operating model for HR teams, and walks through the four-levels of maturity to get there. We’re all on this journey together, and this research will show you the way. If y...
2023-10-2826 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyUnderstanding Systemic HR: The Four Levels Of MaturityIn this podcast I give you the "under-the-covers" look at our new Systemic HR research, and discuss the evolution of HR, the reason HR has changed, and the urgent need for full-stack HR professionals around the world. This research, which is soon to be launched to our corporate members, has been developed after two years of work and helps CEOs, CFOs, and CHROs understand the new operating model for HR teams, and walks through the four-levels of maturity to get there. We're all on this journey together, and this research will show you the way. If you would like to...
2023-10-2826 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinTrailblazer HR Technology Vendors: STRIVR Labs, Seekout, Sana Labs, HiBob, Rippling, ServiceNowIn this podcast I briefly discuss the Trailblazer HR Technology vendors STRIVR, Seekout, Sana Labs, HiBob, Rippling, and ServiceNow. These are vendors who are pioneering the use of AI or other innovative technologies; they are big and well enough established to be a safe buy; and they are platforms and tools that have been proven in the market. I’ll talk more about other Trailblazer HR Technology Vendors as the year goes on. Many are implementing next generation AI solutions but others are innovative in other ways. If you’re an HR Tech vendor and would like to t...
2023-10-2320 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinTrailblazer HR Technology Vendors: STRIVR Labs, Seekout, Sana Labs, HiBob, Rippling, ServiceNowIn this podcast I briefly discuss the Trailblazer HR Technology vendors STRIVR, Seekout, Sana Labs, HiBob, Rippling, and ServiceNow. These are vendors who are pioneering the use of AI or other innovative technologies; they are big and well enough established to be a safe buy; and they are platforms and tools that have been proven in the market. I’ll talk more about other Trailblazer HR Technology Vendors as the year goes on. Many are implementing next generation AI solutions but others are innovative in other ways. If you’re an HR Tech vendor and would like to t...
2023-10-2320 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyTrailblazer HR Technology Vendors: STRIVR Labs, Seekout, Sana Labs, HiBob, Rippling, ServiceNowIn this podcast I briefly discuss the Trailblazer HR Technology vendors STRIVR, Seekout, Sana Labs, HiBob, Rippling, and ServiceNow. These are vendors who are pioneering the use of AI or other innovative technologies; they are big and well enough established to be a safe buy; and they are platforms and tools that have been proven in the market. I'll talk more about other Trailblazer HR Technology Vendors as the year goes on. Many are implementing next generation AI solutions but others are innovative in other ways. If you're an HR Tech vendor and would like to talk with us, please...
2023-10-2320 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinBeyond HR Transformation: Systemic HR – Four Stages Of GrowthThis week we previewed our big research effort in Systemic HR, the evolution of the human resources function. As you’ll hear, this is a story about how Human Resources professionals continue to add value as business, the economy, and the workforce continues to change. We will be releasing much more on this, I hope it gets you motivated to rethink your role, your career, and how your team is organized. Additional Information The Josh Bersin Academy: The World’s Professional Development Center for HR Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World’s Most E...
2023-10-0724 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinBeyond HR Transformation: Systemic HR – Four Stages Of GrowthThis week we previewed our big research effort in Systemic HR, the evolution of the human resources function. As you’ll hear, this is a story about how Human Resources professionals continue to add value as business, the economy, and the workforce continues to change. We will be releasing much more on this, I hope it gets you motivated to rethink your role, your career, and how your team is organized. Additional Information The Josh Bersin Academy: The World’s Professional Development Center for HR Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World’s Most E...
2023-10-0724 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinBig AI Announcements From Workday, SuccessFactors, and LinkedInThis week and next we’re going to see some big news from the three biggest companies in HR Technology. In this podcast I explain what Workday announced last week and give you a sneak preview (nothing confidential) about what’s coming from SAP and LinkedIn. The message is pretty clear: Gen AI is not only here but it’s about to add massive value to these systems. There are some threats to come, but generally thinking you’ll see how creative and solution-oriented these offerings are. (Definitely nothing to be afraid of.) I also discuss what Gen AI m...
2023-09-3019 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinBig AI Announcements From Workday, SuccessFactors, and LinkedInThis week and next we’re going to see some big news from the three biggest companies in HR Technology. In this podcast I explain what Workday announced last week and give you a sneak preview (nothing confidential) about what’s coming from SAP and LinkedIn. The message is pretty clear: Gen AI is not only here but it’s about to add massive value to these systems. There are some threats to come, but generally thinking you’ll see how creative and solution-oriented these offerings are. (Definitely nothing to be afraid of.) I also discuss what Gen AI m...
2023-09-3019 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinA Brief History of Human Resources And Why Systemic HR Is What’s Next.In this podcast I go through the last 100+ years in the evolution of Human Resources. As you’ll see, this profession has exploded with growth, new domains, new job roles, and a massive increase in importance. HR executives are “at the table” with CEOs, CFOs, and CIOs and now must operate in what we call a “Systemic HR” model. This background explains how we got here and is a preview of our Systemic HR research coming next month. Additional Resources Why We Are Entering A Secular Labor Shortage The Role Of Generative AI In HR Is N...
2023-09-2517 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinA Brief History of Human Resources And Why Systemic HR Is What’s Next.In this podcast I go through the last 100+ years in the evolution of Human Resources. As you’ll see, this profession has exploded with growth, new domains, new job roles, and a massive increase in importance. HR executives are “at the table” with CEOs, CFOs, and CIOs and now must operate in what we call a “Systemic HR” model. This background explains how we got here and is a preview of our Systemic HR research coming next month. Additional Resources Why We Are Entering A Secular Labor Shortage The Role Of Generative AI In HR Is N...
2023-09-2517 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhat’s Up With The UAW Strike? And What Are The Real Costs of AI?In this podcast I discuss the ongoing UAW strike and why it feels strangely out of sync with the economy, EV revolution, growth of Tesla, and emergence of AI. And I also give you my experience with the “true costs” of AI, which you have to reflect in your rosy expectations for productivity. Also some great resources below. Additional Resources What Are The Three Generations Of AI In The HR Market? Why Union Workers May Be Better Paid But More Unhappy (research) How AI Impacts Organizational Productivity (what I call Organizational Inge...
2023-09-2320 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhat’s Up With The UAW Strike? And What Are The Real Costs of AI?In this podcast I discuss the ongoing UAW strike and why it feels strangely out of sync with the economy, EV revolution, growth of Tesla, and emergence of AI. And I also give you my experience with the “true costs” of AI, which you have to reflect in your rosy expectations for productivity. Also some great resources below. Additional Resources What Are The Three Generations Of AI In The HR Market? Why Union Workers May Be Better Paid But More Unhappy (research) How AI Impacts Organizational Productivity (what I call Organizational Inge...
2023-09-2320 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinHR Tech News: What Is Talent Intelligence And Why Is It Sweeping Across The Market?In addition to my regular podcasts on HR, leadership, the workforce, and the economy I’m now starting a new podcast series on HR Technology. These podcasts will talk about HR Tech markets, trends, and vendors. And I’ll give you my unwashed perspectives on how different vendors position themselves. In this first episode I give you a deep introduction to Talent Intelligence, and AI-based solution that is starting to replace traditional HR systems. While the big vendors (SAP, Oracle, Workday, ServiceNow) are trying to enter this market, the hottest vendors are what I call second generation AI v...
2023-09-0817 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinHR Tech News: What Is Talent Intelligence And Why Is It Sweeping Across The Market?In addition to my regular podcasts on HR, leadership, the workforce, and the economy I’m now starting a new podcast series on HR Technology. These podcasts will talk about HR Tech markets, trends, and vendors. And I’ll give you my unwashed perspectives on how different vendors position themselves. In this first episode I give you a deep introduction to Talent Intelligence, and AI-based solution that is starting to replace traditional HR systems. While the big vendors (SAP, Oracle, Workday, ServiceNow) are trying to enter this market, the hottest vendors are what I call second generation AI v...
2023-09-0817 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinYou Have More Than 80 Different HR Technology Systems? Wow. What To Do?This week I want to talk about the problem of proliferating HR Tech platforms in companies. It’s not a simple problem, but it really is everywhere. The average large company has 80+ HR tools and many global companies have twice that. Why is this taking place and what can you do? And how will AI help? Here are some of the answers, and more resources to help below: Resources HCM Platform Excellence: SAP, Oracle, Workday Implementations In Detail The HR Tech Workshop, Certificate Course in The Josh Bersin Academy The HR Co...
2023-09-0322 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinYou Have More Than 80 Different HR Technology Systems? Wow. What To Do?This week I want to talk about the problem of proliferating HR Tech platforms in companies. It’s not a simple problem, but it really is everywhere. The average large company has 80+ HR tools and many global companies have twice that. Why is this taking place and what can you do? And how will AI help? Here are some of the answers, and more resources to help below: Resources HCM Platform Excellence: SAP, Oracle, Workday Implementations In Detail The HR Tech Workshop, Certificate Course in The Josh Bersin Academy The HR Co...
2023-09-0322 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinIs The Gen AI Market Ahead Of Itself? Yes, It Is. And That’s Perfectly Ok.In this podcast I discuss the continued growth and confusion in the Generative AI market, and explain how the “AI stack” is still immature, making it difficult for application vendors to deliver on the promise quite yet. It means that you, as a business and HR leader, have to focus your imagination on real-world use cases and guide the vendors in the right direction. As with any new technology platform, this massive shift will take time and the shakeout has yet to occur. Google’s announcements this week (coupled with AWS last week and Meta the week before...
2023-08-2722 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinIs The Gen AI Market Ahead Of Itself? Yes, It Is. And That’s Perfectly Ok.In this podcast I discuss the continued growth and confusion in the Generative AI market, and explain how the “AI stack” is still immature, making it difficult for application vendors to deliver on the promise quite yet. It means that you, as a business and HR leader, have to focus your imagination on real-world use cases and guide the vendors in the right direction. As with any new technology platform, this massive shift will take time and the shakeout has yet to occur. Google’s announcements this week (coupled with AWS last week and Meta the week before...
2023-08-2722 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinGenerative AI Is A Massive Playground For BusinessWe just finished five weeks of in-depth discussions with companies about their Gen AI projects and it’s pretty amazing. Lots of playing around, pilots, experiments, and fears. In this podcast I describe what we’ve learned and give you lots of insights on how these systems work, how they will become “IT projects” pretty quickly, and how the vendor market is still shaking out.  For more details please read some of the resources below. Getting Under The Covers of AI in HR The Post-Industrial Economy: Why AI Is Here To Save Us The Organ...
2023-08-1921 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinGenerative AI Is A Massive Playground For BusinessWe just finished five weeks of in-depth discussions with companies about their Gen AI projects and it’s pretty amazing. Lots of playing around, pilots, experiments, and fears. In this podcast I describe what we’ve learned and give you lots of insights on how these systems work, how they will become “IT projects” pretty quickly, and how the vendor market is still shaking out.  For more details please read some of the resources below. Getting Under The Covers of AI in HR The Post-Industrial Economy: Why AI Is Here To Save Us The Organ...
2023-08-1921 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhy Organization Design Is More Urgent Than Ever, and AI Accelerates The NeedThis week’s podcast talks about AI and why this new technology is creating an urgent need to look at Organization Design. I also discuss many of the findings from our Big Reset discussions with 200+ companies about their AI projects. And I included an important discussion by Andy Biladeau about our new Org Design SuperClass. This deep-dive course, designed for HR and business people, takes you through a real OD project (in a simulated company) and gives you access to all our internal consulting tools. So you can adopt AI and learn how to reorganize your team yourself! ...
2023-08-1019 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhy Organization Design Is More Urgent Than Ever, and AI Accelerates The NeedThis week’s podcast talks about AI and why this new technology is creating an urgent need to look at Organization Design. I also discuss many of the findings from our Big Reset discussions with 200+ companies about their AI projects. And I included an important discussion by Andy Biladeau about our new Org Design SuperClass. This deep-dive course, designed for HR and business people, takes you through a real OD project (in a simulated company) and gives you access to all our internal consulting tools. So you can adopt AI and learn how to reorganize your team yourself! ...
2023-08-1019 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinUnderstanding Today’s Economy: What It Means To HRThis week’s podcast is all about economics, and how it directly impacts HR.  I also discuss the post-industrial economy, a big topic we discussed at Irresistible. This topic will be the focus of much of our research throughout the year. Bottom line: you need to know this stuff, it really matters. The Josh Bersin Company: https://joshbersin.com The JBA (Josh Bersin Academy):  https://bersinacademy.com The Deep Dive on AI in HR
2023-08-0528 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinUnderstanding Today’s Economy: What It Means To HRThis week’s podcast is all about economics, and how it directly impacts HR.  I also discuss the post-industrial economy, a big topic we discussed at Irresistible. This topic will be the focus of much of our research throughout the year. Bottom line: you need to know this stuff, it really matters. The Josh Bersin Company: https://joshbersin.com The JBA (Josh Bersin Academy):  https://bersinacademy.com The Deep Dive on AI in HR
2023-08-0528 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyUnderstanding Today's Economy: What It Means To HRThis week's podcast is all about economics, and how it directly impacts HR.  I also discuss the post-industrial economy, a big topic we discussed at Irresistible. This topic will be the focus of much of our research throughout the year. Bottom line: you need to know this stuff, it really matters. The Josh Bersin Company: https://joshbersin.com The JBA (Josh Bersin Academy):  https://bersinacademy.com The Deep Dive on AI in HR
2023-08-0528 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinFrom London: All About Talent Acquisition, And How AI Forces A Rethink Of User ExperienceThis week I’m podcasting from London and discuss my conversations with 50+ companies this week about talent acquisition and other important topics. We’re also two weeks into our summer sprint on AI and I share some of the stories we’re already hearing from HR professionals about how confusing this has become.  But there’s a method through the chaos. The Josh Bersin Academy: new courses just released https://bersinacademycom The Josh Bersin Company: lots of new research https://joshbersin.com The Time-to-Hire Factbook A New Operating Model for HR: Arriving...
2023-07-3023 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyFrom London: All About Talent Acquisition, And How AI Forces A Rethink Of User ExperienceThis week I'm podcasting from London and discuss my conversations with 50+ companies this week about talent acquisition and other important topics. We're also two weeks into our summer sprint on AI and I share some of the stories we're already hearing from HR professionals about how confusing this has become.  But there's a method through the chaos. The Josh Bersin Academy: new courses just released https://bersinacademycom The Josh Bersin Company: lots of new research https://joshbersin.com The Time-to-Hire Factbook A New Operating Model for HR: Arriving Soon (No this podcast is NOT sponsored - so you wont have a...
2023-07-3023 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinFrom London: All About Talent Acquisition, And How AI Forces A Rethink Of User ExperienceThis week I’m podcasting from London and discuss my conversations with 50+ companies this week about talent acquisition and other important topics. We’re also two weeks into our summer sprint on AI and I share some of the stories we’re already hearing from HR professionals about how confusing this has become.  But there’s a method through the chaos. The Josh Bersin Academy: new courses just released https://bersinacademycom The Josh Bersin Company: lots of new research https://joshbersin.com The Time-to-Hire Factbook A New Operating Model for HR: Arriving...
2023-07-3023 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinAI in Human Resources: Early Stories From Companies Around The WorldWe just finished a long call with more than 100 companies about their AI in HR strategies. Guess what – everyone is experimenting. While there are hundreds of use cases, most companies are starting task forces, looking for areas to focus, and realizing that the technology is amazing but also immature and very new. This podcast discusses our first big discussion with HR leaders on their experiences, with much more to come. Our New Deep-Dive Whitepaper on AI in HR The Josh Bersin Academy: Join Our AI Certificate Program
2023-07-2417 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinAI in Human Resources: Early Stories From Companies Around The WorldWe just finished a long call with more than 100 companies about their AI in HR strategies. Guess what – everyone is experimenting. While there are hundreds of use cases, most companies are starting task forces, looking for areas to focus, and realizing that the technology is amazing but also immature and very new. This podcast discusses our first big discussion with HR leaders on their experiences, with much more to come. Our New Deep-Dive Whitepaper on AI in HR The Josh Bersin Academy: Join Our AI Certificate Program
2023-07-2417 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinSkills-Based Organization: What Works, And Twitter vs. ThreadsIn this podcast I discuss what we’ve learned about building the Skills-Based Organization, what’s happening with skills-tech, and I also give you some thoughts on the management issues behind the “Twitter vs. Threads” war going on in social media.  The podcast is based on the article below, and also discusses many best practices to consider as you build out your skills solutions, technology stack, and strategy. The NEW Josh Bersin Academy: https://bersinacademy.com The Josh Bersin Company: https://joshbersin.com Resources: Building A Skills-Based Organization: The Exciting But Sober Reality Car...
2023-07-0825 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinSkills-Based Organization: What Works, And Twitter vs. ThreadsIn this podcast I discuss what we’ve learned about building the Skills-Based Organization, what’s happening with skills-tech, and I also give you some thoughts on the management issues behind the “Twitter vs. Threads” war going on in social media.  The podcast is based on the article below, and also discusses many best practices to consider as you build out your skills solutions, technology stack, and strategy. The NEW Josh Bersin Academy: https://bersinacademy.com The Josh Bersin Company: https://joshbersin.com Resources: Building A Skills-Based Organization: The Exciting But Sober Reality Car...
2023-07-0825 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanySkills-Based Organization: What Works, And Twitter vs. ThreadsIn this podcast I discuss what we've learned about building the Skills-Based Organization, what's happening with skills-tech, and I also give you some thoughts on the management issues behind the "Twitter vs. Threads" war going on in social media.  The podcast is based on the article below, and also discusses many best practices to consider as you build out your skills solutions, technology stack, and strategy. The NEW Josh Bersin Academy: https://bersinacademy.com The Josh Bersin Company: https://joshbersin.com Resources: Building A Skills-Based Organization: The Exciting But S...
2023-07-0825 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinSupreme Court Kills Affirmative Action, Likely To Impact Diversity In BusinessThe Supreme Court decision to roll back Affirmative Action is very likely to set back our diversity and inclusion efforts in business. Many reports point out that dropping Affirmative Action has already hurt diversity in colleges, and that, in turn, is going to hurt diversity in our companies. Here I discuss what we’ve learned about this topic and I give you some thoughts for your own leadership teams. Resources Research Shows Rollback Of Affirmative Action Reduces Diversity Dramatically “Our Commitment To Diversity Will Not Waver” (GM, Microsoft, Salesforce) 60+ Companies Submit Amicus...
2023-07-0117 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinSupreme Court Kills Affirmative Action, Likely To Impact Diversity In BusinessThe Supreme Court decision to roll back Affirmative Action is very likely to set back our diversity and inclusion efforts in business. Many reports point out that dropping Affirmative Action has already hurt diversity in colleges, and that, in turn, is going to hurt diversity in our companies. Here I discuss what we’ve learned about this topic and I give you some thoughts for your own leadership teams. Resources Research Shows Rollback Of Affirmative Action Reduces Diversity Dramatically “Our Commitment To Diversity Will Not Waver” (GM, Microsoft, Salesforce) 60+ Companies Submit Amicus...
2023-07-0117 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinOrganizational Ingenuity: The Secret To Success In The World Of AINext week at our Irresistible 2023 Conference I will be unveiling a new speech on the topic of Organizational Ingenuity, part of the long history of business shifting from the industrial age to the post-industrial age. As you’ll hear briefly in this podcast, we’re all about to become SuperHuman workers thanks to AI, giving us the opportunity to do more with fewer people. But that won’t work out if you don’t have Organizational Ingenuity. And that’s the focus of this podcast and my speech next week. I also discuss the work we’re doing on The...
2023-06-1420 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinOrganizational Ingenuity: The Secret To Success In The World Of AINext week at our Irresistible 2023 Conference I will be unveiling a new speech on the topic of Organizational Ingenuity, part of the long history of business shifting from the industrial age to the post-industrial age. As you’ll hear briefly in this podcast, we’re all about to become SuperHuman workers thanks to AI, giving us the opportunity to do more with fewer people. But that won’t work out if you don’t have Organizational Ingenuity. And that’s the focus of this podcast and my speech next week. I also discuss the work we’re doing on The...
2023-06-1420 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Changing Role Of Data And People Analytics In HRThe single biggest expense item in most companies is people: salaries, benefits, real-estate, and HR. How do we manage this expense well? We need better, more integrated people data. Well in this podcast I introduce the idea of Systemic People Analytics, a new way of thinking about our HR technologies, and why despite AI, we need dedicated platforms for “systemic people analytics.” Additional Information New Josh Bersin Company Research Just Released Redesigning HR: An Operating System, Not An Operating Model. New People Analytics Tools Coming    
2023-06-1023 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Rise Of The Copilots: Inside Microsoft Announcements To Bring AI To Daily LifeThis week Microsoft launched a barrage of Copilots, Copilot development tools, and new infrastructure and Azure services to help IT departments, vendors, and individuals apply AI to our everyday life. In this #podcast I discuss the implications of this transformational new set of tools, and how important they will be to all areas of HR. These applications include recruiting, onboarding, training, leadership development, coaching, wellbeing, and of course day to day productivity. I also discuss the implications of Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI and the difference between Microsoft’s strategy and Google’s AI strategy unleashed a week e...
2023-05-2721 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhy Are So Many HR Professionals Being Laid Off? It’s Time To Learn To “Fall In Love With The Problem.”In this podcast I discuss a big question: Why are HR professionals being laid off? It’s not for a lack of effort, it’s caused by a bigger issue. The role of HR has changed, and we need to stop “building solutions” and “taking orders” and spend more time “Falling In Love With The Problem.” As you’ll hear, this consultative approach to HR is now badly needed. And HR professionals who don’t get this are soon to be at risk. In this podcast I explain what “Falling In Love With The Problem” means to HR, and how you can use...
2023-04-1522 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhy Are So Many HR Professionals Being Laid Off? It’s Time To Learn To “Fall In Love With The Problem.”In this podcast I discuss a big question: Why are HR professionals being laid off? It’s not for a lack of effort, it’s caused by a bigger issue. The role of HR has changed, and we need to stop “building solutions” and “taking orders” and spend more time “Falling In Love With The Problem.” As you’ll hear, this consultative approach to HR is now badly needed. And HR professionals who don’t get this are soon to be at risk. In this podcast I explain what “Falling In Love With The Problem” means to HR, and how you can use...
2023-04-1522 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyWhy Are So Many HR Professionals Being Laid Off? It's Time To Learn To "Fall In Love With The Problem."In this podcast I discuss a big question: Why are HR professionals being laid off? It's not for a lack of effort, it's caused by a bigger issue. The role of HR has changed, and we need to stop "building solutions" and "taking orders" and spend more time "Falling In Love With The Problem." As you'll hear, this consultative approach to HR is now badly needed. And HR professionals who don't get this are soon to be at risk. In this podcast I explain what "Falling In Love With The Problem" means to HR, and how you can use these...
2023-04-1522 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinJobs, Jobs, Jobs, And More Jobs. What’s Up With The Economy?This week we saw the US unemployment rate drop to 3.4%, a 53 year low. Yet many large companies are announcing layoffs. Is this “the big shift” from Tech to Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, And Travel? Or is this just the new normal: too many jobs and not enough people? In this podcast I’ll explain what’s going on. Additional Resources Labor Shortage In The Middle Of A Business Slowdown? It All Makes Sense. Were All These Layoffs Inevitable? Perhaps, But Here’s How It Happened. Predictions for 2023: Redefining Work, The Workforce, And HR ...
2023-02-0419 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinChat-GPT Bias, Pay Equity, Slowing Economy, Post Layoff Advice, Secret To Great HiringIn this week’s podcast I cover a bunch of topics. Here they are: More proof that Chat-GPT is immature and yes, it’s biased The unexpected impact of pay transparency laws Why the economy is experiencing a “slow motion car crash” The ever-tighter labor market and shortage of workers Why gig workers are happier than wage slaves and what you can do about it Microsoft research on the inadequacy of productivity tools (& why ServiceNow is hot) What 10 HR execs agree on the “secrets of high performance hiring” Why car sales people are great folks to hire! What to do AFTER...
2023-01-2821 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyChat-GPT Bias, Pay Equity, Slowing Economy, Post Layoff Advice, Secret To Great HiringIn this week's podcast I cover a bunch of topics. Here they are: More proof that Chat-GPT is immature and yes, it's biased The unexpected impact of pay transparency laws Why the economy is experiencing a "slow motion car crash" The ever-tighter labor market and shortage of workers Why gig workers are happier than wage slaves and what you can do about it Microsoft research on the inadequacy of productivity tools (& why ServiceNow is hot) What 10 HR execs agree on the "secrets of high performance hiring" Why car sales people are great folks to hire! What to do...
2023-01-2821 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinQuiet Quitting, Quiet Firing, and Quiet Hiring? Yikes. Welcome to 2023.More layoffs, more worries about the economy, and lots of discussions of “Quiet” things: quiet quitting, quiet firing, and quiet hiring. In this podcast I recap the first week of the year, discuss these issues, and give you a sense of what it all means. I also discuss the latest about the economy, the enormous growth in talent mobility, and my high level perspectives on Chat-GPT. It’s going to be a tumultuous year, so stay tuned for our big Predictions for 2023, coming later this month. Resources A Skeptical Look at Chat-GPT by Ezra K...
2023-01-1317 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinWhat Is A Capability Academy And Why Is Learning Tech So Important?I’ve been talking about Capability Academies for a few years, and sure enough they’re becoming an important new paradigm in corporate learning. Well in this podcast I explain how a new set of L&D technology providers is focused on this space, and why you, as an HR or L&D leader, are likely to buy one of these platforms in the near future. I encourage you to read the accompanying article here, or check out our many examples of Capability Academies in our member research library. Other resources I recommend: What...
2023-01-1018 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinEmployees Are Fed Up. What Is HR’s Mission For The Year Ahead?We’re entering a tumultuous year and employees are fed up. Quiet quitting continues and unemployment remains low. What is your mission as an HR professional in the year ahead? In this podcast I help you understand tech industry layoffs, the changing role of pay, new priorities for L&D, and why employees are “fed up” and changing jobs at a rapid rate. And I’ll give you an informed perspective on the role of HR and your mission as a leader, HR professional, consultant, or entrepreneur. This is an exceptional time to be in Human Re...
2023-01-0719 minThe Business Leadership Podcast
The Business Leadership PodcastHuman-Centered Leadership: The Key To Success in 2023 and Beyond with Josh Bersin (Replay)The pandemic has drastically changed the way we work. With social distancing rules in place, companies had to quickly adapt by facilitating remote working capabilities for their employees. This increased reliance on digital skills and knowledge as more people had to use virtual platforms such as Zoom or Slack to connect. Furthermore, traditional team hierarchies have been replaced with more flat structures that can be managed remotely. Human-centred leadership is about putting people first—employees and customers alike—and trusting them to make decisions based on their best judgment. It is also about encouraging open...
2023-01-0325 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinHR Technology 2023: What’s Hot? What’s Not?In this podcast I discuss the big trends in the HR Technology market in 2023. This podcast discusses the article posted this week which lists many of the hot vendors. While some of this discussion is my opinion, I am always interested in your feedback so if you disagree or want to convince me otherwise please let us know! As you’ll hear, there are some exciting new opportunities ahead, but also some “category convergence” I think you’ll find important. Additional Information HR Technology: What’s Hot? What’s Not? (Article) Irresistible: The Seven Secret...
2022-12-2935 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinDashing Thru Europe: Skills vs. Competencies, Recruiting, Inflation, And The King & Queen of The NetherlandsIn this podcast I describe my two-week tour through Northern Europe: Sweden with Workday and Spotify, UK book tour with banks, publishers, and media companies; and The Future of Work Symposium hosted by the King and Queen of The Netherlands. Issues with skills, recruiting, inflation, diversity, and the role of HR and employers in the Future of Work. This Symposium was one of the most interesting and powerful meetings I’ve attended in years, so stay tuned to hear all about it. What I Learned From The King And Queen Of The Netherlands Irresistible: The Se...
2022-11-2525 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyDashing Thru Europe: Skills vs. Competencies, Recruiting, Inflation, And The King & Queen of The NetherlandsIn this podcast I describe my two-week tour through Northern Europe: Sweden with Workday and Spotify, UK book tour with banks, publishers, and media companies; and The Future of Work Symposium hosted by the King and Queen of The Netherlands. Issues with skills, recruiting, inflation, diversity, and the role of HR and employers in the Future of Work. This Symposium was one of the most interesting and powerful meetings I've attended in years, so stay tuned to hear all about it. What I Learned From The King And Queen Of The Netherlands Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World's Most...
2022-11-2525 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinDashing Thru Europe: Skills vs. Competencies, Recruiting, Inflation, And The King & Queen of The NetherlandsIn this podcast I describe my two-week tour through Northern Europe: Sweden with Workday and Spotify, UK book tour with banks, publishers, and media companies; and The Future of Work Symposium hosted by the King and Queen of The Netherlands. Issues with skills, recruiting, inflation, diversity, and the role of HR and employers in the Future of Work. This Symposium was one of the most interesting and powerful meetings I’ve attended in years, so stay tuned to hear all about it. What I Learned From The King And Queen Of The Netherlands Irresistible: The Se...
2022-11-2525 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinA Week Of Chaos: Twitter, Meta, FTX, Election, Inflation, And MoreThis was one of the most chaotic and “news-filled” week we’ve had in a while. In this podcast I want to recap what happened and give you some perspective. The bottom line is that most of these stories are about trust, leadership, and the need to invest in people. (Of course I want to tie this back to HR.) So use this podcast as a way to make sense of all this noise. I also talk a lot about my predictions for 2023 (coming late this year) and why hiring is going to be difficult for years to com...
2022-11-1217 minThe Business Leadership Podcast
The Business Leadership PodcastThe Future of Work with Josh Bersin“Every human being, every employee, every worker has this ability to adapt and grow and deal with adversity and take advantage of opportunities if you give them the right environment and that is really what leadership is about” In this episode The Future of Work, Josh Bersin sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss new ways of leadership, the future of work and his new book Irresistible (available October 25th. Pre Order Irresistible off Amazon HERE).Josh is the founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, an independent research firm which provides research and advisory servi...
2022-10-1836 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinProductivity Paranoia: What Should Companies Do?New Microsoft Work Trends research identifies the Productivity Paranoia at work: 87% of employees feel productive, yet only 12% of CEO’s agree. In this podcast I detail the big issue of “productivity at work” and explain why this gap is taking place, and what you can do about it. Additional Resources Discussed In This Podcast Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World’s Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations Journey to Agile: Organization Design, The Real Secret To Growth, The Josh Bersin Company The Good Jobs Strategy, by Zeynep Tom How To Fix A To...
2022-10-0127 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinThe Creator Economy In Corporate Learning: About Udemy, 360 Learning, Articulate, And More.In this podcast I explain why vendors like Udemy, Articulate, 360 Learning, Fuse Universal, and other “creator tools” are growing at a breathtaking rate in the enormous market for corporate training. I also explain why a marketplace model for L&D content is becoming so powerful, and how you can build your own internal training marketplace inside of your company. Additional Resources Why Udemy Could Become The Hottest Company In Corporate Learning A New Category Emerges: The Creator Market In Corporate Learning The Agile Learning Organization, by The Josh Bersin Academy Th...
2021-12-0119 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinCEOs Are Leading A Movement To Educate Workers: Here’s WhyIn this podcast, I discuss the massive trend for CEOs, CFOs, and CHROs to invest in the education of their workers. Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, Disney, and hundreds of other companies are investing many billions of dollars to help employee obtain degrees, certificates, and educational credentials. What’s behind this huge trend? In this podcast I describe the trend and explain why this is one of the highest ROI programs in business today. Additional Resources Build vs. Buy: The Days Of Hiring Scarce Technical Skills Are Over Let’s Stop Calling It Labor: We’re All...
2021-09-1813 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinUnder The Covers Of The Josh Bersin Academy. Now A Business Imperative.In this podcast, I go under the covers of JBA, The World’s Professional Development Academy for HR. After two years, forged by the Pandemic, the JBA has become “the global home for HR.” Here are a few secrets: More than 30,000 HR professionals use the JBA every week, consuming two programs on average More than 400 global corporations now use the JBA for their HR teams, consuming 42 person-years of content JBA members come from more than 100 countries, and 60% are managers, senior managers, or directors Each JBA member communicates with 10 different members, creating tens of thousands of relationships The JB...
2021-06-0513 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinSkills of The Future: Introducing The Global HR Capability ProjectUnderstanding the Skills of the Future is a massive effort around the world. In this podcast, I unravel this complicated problem and explain the difference between competencies, skills, and capabilities. As you’ll hear, this is a critical topic and one that warrants a strategic business focus. Then I introduce our big new project, The Global HR Capability Project.  In this section, I explain what we’ve done in the Josh Bersin Academy to understand, unlock, assess, and develop the skills of the future in HR.  You can read all about it in our new whitepaper, listen in and...
2021-02-2314 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinPublic Health In The Workplace: What You Need To KnowIn this podcast I discuss the tremendous importance of Public Health in the Workplace. Learn how the disciplines of Public Health are now part of the Employee Experience, and how Public Health teaches us about the safe workplace, culture, return to work, and the long term resilience of our organizations. Yes, Public Health is now a vital capability in HR. More resources below: Public Health: A New Imperative For HR The Big Reset Playbook: What’s Working Now, Josh Bersin Academy The Remote Work Bootcamp, Josh Bersin Academy Resilient HR...
2020-11-2219 minJosh Bersin
Josh BersinPublic Health In The Workplace: What You Need To KnowIn this podcast I discuss the tremendous importance of Public Health in the Workplace. Learn how the disciplines of Public Health are now part of the Employee Experience, and how Public Health teaches us about the safe workplace, culture, return to work, and the long term resilience of our organizations. Yes, Public Health is now a vital capability in HR. More resources below: Public Health: A New Imperative For HR The Big Reset Playbook: What’s Working Now, Josh Bersin Academy The Remote Work Bootcamp, Josh Bersin Academy Resilient HR...
2020-11-2219 minThe Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin CompanyPublic Health In The Workplace: What You Need To KnowIn this podcast I discuss the tremendous importance of Public Health in the Workplace. Learn how the disciplines of Public Health are now part of the Employee Experience, and how Public Health teaches us about the safe workplace, culture, return to work, and the long term resilience of our organizations. Yes, Public Health is now a vital capability in HR. More resources below: Public Health: A New Imperative For HR The Big Reset Playbook: What’s Working Now, Josh Bersin Academy The Remote Work Bootcamp, Josh Bersin Academy Resilient HR, Josh Bersin Academy, developed in partnership with Accenture Voice, Values, and...
2020-11-2219 min