Leadership Link | April 2024

Welcome to this month's edition of Leadership Link! In this edition, we highlight the latest podcast episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast with Heidrick & Struggles’ David Hui and Grace Gu speak to Peter Attfield, the former chief talent and learning officer at Jardine Matheson. We also discuss how boards must overcome DEI slowdown to fulfil the expectations of a younger workforce. Finally, download this year's High-End Independent Talent Report from Business Talent Group and see how leading organizations are leveraging on-demand talent not to simply fill gaps, but to infuse the business with flexibility, innovation, and competitive advantage.

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Developing forward-looking leaders: An interview with Peter Attfield, former chief talent and learning officer of Jardine Matheson

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ David Hui and Grace Gu speak to Peter Attfield, the former chief talent and learning officer at Jardine Matheson. Attfield shares how the Jardine Group has met the challenges of the last few years, how the company, the group, and the subsidiaries are preparing for the future, and what leadership skills or capabilities the group is focusing on in terms of both development and talent attraction.

Listen or read the full podcast here.

Rethinking diversity: Boards must overcome DEI slowdown to fulfil the expectations of a younger workforce

As workplace diversity efforts stall amid DEI fatigue and economic uncertainty, many businesses find themselves grappling with a stagnation in progress, particularly evident in middle management. Despite understandable challenges, the imperative to push forward remains crucial, as diversity not only drives success across sectors but also serves as a critical differentiator in talent acquisition. With Gen Z entering the workforce with high expectations for DEI standards, businesses must reinvigorate their commitment to inclusivity to stay competitive and reflect their customer base effectively.

Read the full article here.

2024 High-End Independent Talent Report

See how leading organizations are leveraging on-demand talent not to simply fill gaps, but to infuse the business with flexibility, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Read the full report here.

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