by alison | May 20, 2026 | Future of Work, Skills, Uncategorized, Workforce Strategy
The HR Leader’s New Mandate: From Admin to Strategic Architect Gone are the days when HR’s value was measured by payroll accuracy or policy compliance. Today’s HR leaders are stepping into a far more influential role—shaping workforce strategy with data-driven...
by alison | May 20, 2026 | Future of Work, Lightcast, Uncategorized, Workforce Strategy
My ideas and thoughts based on dinner discussion responses to the question: “As AI, automation and new workforce models transform the landscape, people analytics leaders are at the centre of a generational shift in how work gets done. How do we challenge the...
by alison | May 15, 2026 | Future of Work, Lightcast, Skills, Uncategorized, Workforce Strategy
From Gut Feel to Data Drive: The HR Evolution You Can’t Afford to Ignore HR teams across the UK—from Edinburgh to Bristol—are moving beyond annual reviews and basic engagement surveys. The old model of simply discussing skills and potential is no longer enough....
by alison | May 6, 2026 | Future of Work, Lightcast, Uncategorized, Workforce Strategy
My reflections from a Lightcast-sponsored dinner discussion on the question: “How might we practically balance the strategic capability building with the near-term, tactical execution? How do you keep decisions aligned with the future impact of AI on your roles...
by alison | May 1, 2026 | Future of Work, Lightcast, Skills
From Skills Buzz to Strategic Impact: Rethinking HR Decision-Making The conversation around skills is evolving—fast. No longer confined to résumé scanning or competency checklists, HR leaders are now tasked with turning skills data into strategic business outcomes....
