The core belief of diversity, equity, and inclusion is that people deserve to be treated fairly. However, all too often the onus of this falls on the individual to advocate for themselves, speak up, and fight for the recognition, change, and fairness we all deserve. Especially in the workplace. Imagine a world where this becomes less of an upward battle and more of a partnership between leadership and individual employees.

The war for talent continues to rage on and organizations are trying to stand out and rise above the noise. But as the landscape of work has changed dramatically

Over the next few months, we will introduce our new Leadership authors on the

Over the next few months, we will introduce our new Leadership authors on the Shortlist to uncover the challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. As a new manager, it is quite common to fall into bad habits in the early stage of your promotion. People-pleasing, communication blunders and managing conflict are just some of the common mistakes of first-time managers - so how can you avoid these and set yourself up for success from the outset?

In our latest HR and talent management webinar, SocialTalent Live: Workplace Priorities for CPOs in 2023, Johnny sat down with the renowned Pat Wadors, CPO at UKG. In this very special fireside chat segment, they discuss their top focus for the year ahead - leadership. In this episode, you’ll hear Pat describe how to be a ‘for all leader’ and how to nurture psychological safety and trust. Whether you are a new leader or are looking to up your leadership game, this segment is a must-listen!

Internal mobility consistently ranks as a top indicator of great workplaces. It’s a win-win for talent development and retention. But it’s also still a challenge for many companies - especially within large workforces. How can you create a culture of internal mobility when it’s difficult to know the true extent of the talent within your organization?

Over the next few months, we will be introducing our new Leadership authors on

We’re feeling nostalgic on The Shortlist this week! With almost 40 unique episodes in the bag for 2022, it’s time to look back at some of the best advice we’ve received over the course of the year.

Every guest we’ve had on has contributed immensely to our shortlist, graciously imparting pearls of wisdom on all the topics that have shaped this incredibly uncertain year. So, to dive into this cornucopia of insight, Johnny Campbell is joined by Holly Fawcett, our Director of Content here at SocialTalent (and also occasional host!). Together, they’ll pull out some of their favorites and discuss these nuggets of advice in relation to all the major themes that have affected 2022, from how TA can transform itself, to the importance of wellbeing and DEI.

Times have been tough the past few years. People have been weathering all sorts of storms. But how can leaders within a company create an environment that supports resilience without creating unrealistic expectations? Resilience doesn’t mean enduring high levels of stress, it means building a sustainable, supportive environment so that people have the right tools to tackle whatever challenges arise. So what does an empathetic, equitable, and psychologically safe culture look like?

In a difficult economic situation, many decisions boil down to numbers, rather than personal decisions. But what if the data was humanized? Instead of a cycle of overly reactive firefighting, how can workforce planning look to the longer term to create a more sustainable, steady approach? “Talent intelligence” data offers a different perspective.