Creating a future-ready workplace in sync with evolving industry trends is a key focus area for HR leaders today. Maria P Valles, vice president, people and culture, Castrol India shares critical strategies that can help them to prepare for the ever-evolving future of work.
For leaders to become more resilient and future-ready in the new normal, we see ‘four resets’ Disrupt, Accelerate, Coach, and Collaborate, says Rachna Mukherjee, CHRO India & South Asia at Schneider Electric India.
“A lot is expected of the leaders. So, I think that like the rest of the workforce, even leaders don't have much ability to dictate their time and be able to enjoy different privileges with work life balance,” said Katie Ballantyne, VP product and customer experience of Cornerstone OnDemand.
In the post-pandemic world, leaders are devising - or will need to devise - ways through which they can better connect with their employees and keep them engaged and at the same time, also ensure certain decisions are relevant from a business point of view, says Bruce Watt, Senior VP at global leadership consulting firm DDI, Europe, India and Australia.
When leaders do not treat their employees as competent, independent adults, they create some of the greatest obstacles to an organisation’s success. How can leaders break free from that need for control and instead create a win-win situation?