Reorienting work and learning around skills building

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Executive recruiting: Tom Monahan on algorithmic power brokers and adaptability

Corner office churn is up as demands multiply. Heidrick & Struggles' CEO explains what CVs leave out and why flexibility and organizational fit matter more as AI and global volatility undercut the predictive power of past performance. Also, AI-enhanced recruiting and lifelong lea ...  Show more

Bank of America's Josh Bronstein on hiring for the long-term

The bank's head of global talent, an HBS grad, explains the value of cultivating careers, keeping churn low, hiring from within, and focusing on local markets and communities. Also, AI adoption, skills-based hiring, the pivotal role of managers, and training leaders to navigate t ...  Show more

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