Navigating the Talent Landscape

The Maverick Paradox Podcast

In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Steve Cadigan about workforce psychology, talent acquisition, and the future of work. He discusses his career journey, starting as a history teacher and then finding his passion in human resources. He shares how he worked in various industries, including fashion, insurance, high-tech, and video games, before becoming the first Chief HR Officer at LinkedIn.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding workforce psychology is crucial for leaders to create value through their people and navigate rapid shifts in employee attitudes post-COVID
• Organisations need to prioritise leadership development and become "business schools" to grow talent internally, as finding fully qualified candidates is increasingly difficult
• The traditional employee-employer relationship is changing, with shorter tenures and increased job-hopping becoming the norm, requiring new strategies for talent retention
• AI can be a valuable tool for leaders in navigating difficult conversations and decision-making, but should be used as augmentation rather than replacement of human judgment

In this conversation Steve highlights the significant changes in the workforce, including the need for new skills, increased job-hopping, and the rise of remote work. He emphasises the importance of organisations becoming "business schools" that invest in growing and retaining talent, as the traditional model of long-term employment is no longer the norm.

Steve Cadigan is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led Linkedin's early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organisation from 400 to 4,000 employees.

You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.

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