Building the Future Workforce with Michela Browne
In this episode of Employee Activation, we sit down with Michela Browne, a business psychologist and HR leader with global experience at organisations like Canon, McDonald’s, Korn Ferry, Cochlear, and QBE Insurance. Michela shares her unique insights into building a workforce that is prepared for the future by focusing on skills, potential, and purpose.
From rethinking traditional talent management frameworks to embracing psychometric assessments, Michela explores how organisations can shift their approach to engagement and workforce development to better align employee aspirations with organisational goals.
She also discusses the importance of normalising change, particularly in industries undergoing rapid digital transformation, and how a focus on skills over roles can help employees thrive in evolving workplaces.
Key Topics:
How to identify and prepare for future workforce needs
Why traditional concepts of "high potential" no longer serve diverse workforces
The power of aligning employee skills and aspirations with organisational goals
Building global engagement programs with local nuance
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