Talent leaders are under close examination – can you justify every investment?

‘Please explain the business impact of this talent programme.’

A simple request that sends shivers down the spines of many talent leaders.?

Over the past decade, workplaces have launched a flurry of popular programmes, perks, and initiatives—from unconscious bias training to pizza parties—to boost employee skills and engagement. However, the results have been, at best, unclear.?

Now, the pressure to deliver a tangible impact on the bottom line is surging. Struggling economies, low customer confidence, and sinking sales force companies to make brutal decisions and invest only where there’s a clear return.?

Every team—not just sales or finance—must now know their numbers and prove their commercial impact. Those who can’t will likely be first in the line of fire.??

Worryingly, research shows that only a third of HR and Talent leaders have the data to justify their investments, and 82% are already under pressure to scale back or reverse them.?The toll is personal, too—81% are burnt out, and 95% say their job is overwhelming.?

So, how can you focus on what matters and work smarter, not harder?

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MindGym CEO Christoffer Ellehuus and Solutions Strategy Director Sophia Stone will co-host this event, which offers insights from their extensive experience elevating HR and talent functions at the corporate level.

With decades of experience, Christoffer has partnered with HR leaders to maximise business impact. Also, Sophia, a former HR and talent leader at L’Oréal USA brings firsthand expertise in enhancing corporate culture and employee engagement.

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Discover what CEOs need from you now?

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DEI initiatives can make companies twice as likely to meet or exceed their financial targets. But how do you secure backing in a sceptical environment???

Learn how to position DEI as a critical business driver.?

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In the video below, MindGym’s Co-Founder, Sebastian Bailey , PhD and Chief Behavioural Science Officer, Janet N. Ahn, PhD explore the future of HR guided by empirical evidence and integration.