The Skills Revolution Series
A calendar of interactive private lunch events, created for our most forward-thinking, clients and associates.
Shifting demographics, greater individual choice, client sophistication and technological revolution have become increasingly evident since ManpowerGroup identified these trends a decade ago as part of The Human Age era. Together, they have contributed to the emergence of a Skills Revolution, which provides the key focus for our event series.
Our interactive events ensure guests are kept on the pace with the latest developments affecting their talent strategy based on current trends. Guest speakers and industry experts inspire, share their insights and ensure the discussions are practical in their focus. If you are interested in joining a select community of senior HR professionals from across the business world, please email [email protected] for further information.
Discussion notes from our previous events are shared below for your reference.
Robots Need You: Augmenting Technology with Human Skills
20 March 2019
Technological change is transforming entire organisations, industries and labour markets around the world. As automation shifts skill needs and the way companies operate, humans are stepping into new and complementary roles. Our guest speaker, Jonas Prising, Chairman and CEO of ManpowerGroup, shared highlights from our global research of 19,000 employers, which examined the impact of automation on job growth in the next two years. This opened the way for a discussion around what action is required to ensure organisations have the skills required for the future and can take advantage of technology at scale.
Welcoming Workplace Wellness in the Digital Age
28 November 2018
As technological advances continue to accelerate, employers have a responsibility to not only help their people upskill and reskill, but to support them in adapting to our new world of work. Workplace wellness is moving firmly up the agenda, but there is still a long way to go. Our guest speaker, Cate Murden, Founder of PUSH Mind and Body, examined the link between how we feel and how we perform, providing a snapshot of the impact mental health issues are currently having within UK workplaces. The audience then discussed: ways organisations can embrace wellness as an essential element of the workplace, building an environment where individuals can thrive, and the shared responsibility both employers and employees have to promote stronger mental health.
Transforming Leadership – The Digital Leader
25 June 2018
In our ever-changing digital landscape, transformation has to start at the top and leaders need to lead differently to capture opportunity and compete. Our guest speaker, ManpowerGroup’s Chairman & CEO, Jonas Prising, set the scene for the discussion to follow by sharing some of his perspectives on leadership within the context of the global labour market. He also shared highlights from our recent global research, focused on leading through digital transformation. The audience then explored the importance of leaders driving a life-long learning mindset within the cultures of their organisations.
The Future of Humans in the Digital Age
12 April 2018
Technology is transforming organisations and reshaping the world of work at an unprecedented pace. Skills needs are changing rapidly and new thinking is required to attain a successful outcome for organisations and individuals alike. Our guest speaker, Mark Cahill, Managing Director of ManpowerGroup UK, opened the lunch. Mark examined the role of humans in the digital age and why human strengths are the solution for the Skills Revolution. Attendees then discussed the impact of technology on workforce planning and on society before exploring new approaches to meeting future skill requirements.
