Last week Thursday, we hosted our first Power People Meetup with 80+ participants from start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs. Founders, leaders and people & culture experts came together for an evening to discuss how to navigate this year's trends and challenges in the people world.
Navigating 2024's trends and challenges
In 2024, HR trends are significantly shaped by the integration of advanced technologies and evolving workplace dynamics:
The AI Revolution is at the forefront, transforming how organizations recruit, train, and manage their workforce, enabling personalized employee experiences and operational efficiency.
Employee led learning has become a cornerstone for continuous professional development, offering flexible and tailored learning opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of a global workforce.
Employee Experience is getting more and more focus, with companies striving to create engaging, meaningful, and supportive work environments to retain top talent and enhance productivity.
Furthermore, Corporate Influencers mark a pivotal shift in internal and external communications, leveraging influential employees to strengthen brand identity, foster community engagement, and drive cultural change.
HR professionals face multifaceted challenges that demand innovative solutions and strategic foresight:
How do we manage people experience in a hybrid, remote, and in-office setup? How can we establish the right balance to foster a cohesive culture, ensure equitable access to resources, and maintain employee engagement across diverse work environments?
As the workplace evolves into an AI-enabled world, building skills for this new reality introduces another layer of complexity, right? Organizations must not only adapt to the rapid pace of technological change but also proactively equip their workforce with the necessary competencies, thereby ensuring their roles evolve alongside advancements in AI.
Rethinking the employee value proposition (EVP) has become crucial in attracting and retaining top talent. In a competitive landscape, companies must offer more than just competitive salaries; they need to provide meaningful work, opportunities for growth, flexible working conditions, and a culture that aligns with employees' values and aspirations. This shift requires a deep understanding of what employees truly value and a commitment to delivering on those expectations.
Transitioning to a skill-based organization presents its own set of challenges. This shift, away from traditional role-based structures towards a focus on skills and competencies, leading to a comprehensive overhaul of HR processes, from recruitment and training to performance management and career development.
Hacking Challenges First, Sharing Back Later
The event contained of a two-fold concept: During Part I, The Power People and three companies dived into three current of their challenges along the people journey and hacked those:
[Perform] Skill-based organization by Celonis
[Engage] Managing a hybrid, remote and in-office PEX by Edurino
[Motivate] Motivated employees without salary increases by Global Savings Group
Later, for a Part II, we opened the doors for even more participants and shared back what we have hacked. Of course, we did not forget about networking, food and drinks, too.
Are you interested in the outcomes?
Become part of The Power People Community, get access to have we have hacked (and shared during the meet-up) and never miss out on upcoming events. As a Power People, you will get exclusive access to our events, as well as all the materials afterwards. Additionally, you have the opportunity to host one of our next meet-ups or sponsor a challenge.
The Power People Meetup I Edition #1
Special thanks to Celonis for hosting us and providing food & drinks, Edurino and Global Saving Groups for joining with company cases, as well as Maria for capturing the energy of the event in photos and video.
Let's create some people power together! ✨
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