Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend.
As companies grapple with the implications of the Great Resignation and the subsequent transformation of workplace culture, an article by Anna Gullstrand, a seasoned chief people and culture officer, emphasises the need for HR and DEI teams, despite the recent surge in their layoffs. Through her tenure as an acting CEO in the tech industry, Gullstrand shares valuable insights into the necessity of HR leaders as corporate generalists, arguing for their central role in fostering an open information flow, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and driving a people-focused approach over a numbers-driven one. She further urges businesses to understand their employees’ needs deeply, echoing Maslow’s hierarchy, to foster an engaged and innovative workforce ready to navigate the uncertainties of today’s labour market.
Mass layoffs are creating a quit-friendly workforce | Financial Times
Layoffs have become so commonplace that they’re reshaping the workforce, creating a pool of employees who are more inclined to quit, according to academics at the University of Wisconsin. Meanwhile, a study by France’s Audencia Business School finds that for some workers, sudden job loss can lead to positive outcomes. While acknowledging the devastating human toll of mass layoffs, this commentary by Pilita Clark for the Financial Times offers a thought-provoking look at how these trends might be altering our perspectives on job security and career progression.
