Welcome to your HRD Connect update!

Josh Bersin, keynote speaker at this year’s HRD Summit 2018, told us about HR’s essential role in the new world of work – read our exclusive summary of his thought-provoking talk by following the link below.

“Employees are overwhelmed. I think one of the reasons productivity is slowing down is because we are distracted by emails, texts, social media – it’s a cognitive overload.” – Josh Bersin, Principal and Founder of Bersin by Deloitte.

Shereen Daniels, Head of HR at Caffe Nero, also spoke to HRD Connect about purposeful leadership and the importance of allowing employees to bring their quirks and foibles into the workplace and championing their different opinions.

We also hear from Simon Mosey, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School who urges leaders to challenge entrepreneurial employees, citing Unilever as a company that nurtures and encourages entrepreneurial mindsets.

I hope you enjoy the features.

Best wishes,

Emily Sexton-Brown,

Editor, HRD Connect