There was the industrial age, the digital age, and now the “people age”. Ilay Bonic says the “people age” is characterized by the recognition that work cannot be done without people, and organizations must prioritize their workforce to succeed. The pandemic accelerated workforce trends and Kevin and Ilya explore topics such as the importance of empathy in leadership, the role of HR in the “people age”, and the amplification of intelligence through AI. Ilya shares stories and insights that highlight the need for organizations to adapt and embrace new ways of working to stay competitive in the evolving business landscape.
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Guest Introduction: Ilya Bonic
06:01 Talent Retention Challenges
09:21 The 'People Age' Concept
15:00 Importance of Work-Life Balance
18:24 Empathy in Leadership
22:35 Skills as Work Currency
26:39 AI in Workforce Development
31:42 Personal Insights from Ilya Bonic
35:46 Closing Remarks
Ilya's Story: Ilya Bonicis the co-author of Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age with Kate Bravery and Kai Anderson. He is an Aussie native who’s based in New York. As Mercer’s Head of Strategy, he worked with the leadership team to secure Mercer’s business continuity response to the pandemic. He is similarly focused on Mercer’s business evolution as we adopt various generative AI tools to augment our own workforce, enhance our business competitiveness and continue to make an ever-increasing positive impact for clients.
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