Josh Bersin

What’s the next step in Employee Wellbeing? Well as our new research points out, companies are moving well beyond benefits to a new world of The Healthy Organization. In this podcast I describe the history of the Wellbeing market, why it has become so big and complex, and how companies are moving forward. This podcast describes the four levels of maturity and the huge business outcomes of th...

Over the last few weeks we’ve seen a flurry of “flow of work” applications enter the world of HR Tech. In this podcast I explain Workday Everywhere, the growth of GrowBot (now called Disco), why BetterWorks won one of their biggest deals, and why Microsoft Viva, Teams, Slack, and other Flow of Work platforms are totally transforming the HR Tech market.  (We can call it “Nud...

In this podcast, I describe The Ten New Truths about HR Technology Market .  This summarizes the presentation I”m giving at the HR Technology Conference this year, and will be the source for much of the research we’ll be publishing later this year and in my big research study, HR Technology 2022.  Employee Experience takes over.  ERP still strong, redefined.  Skills Taxonomies are the...

In this podcast, I discuss the massive trend for CEOs, CFOs, and CHROs to invest in the education of their workers. Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, Disney, and hundreds of other companies are investing many billions of dollars to help employee obtain degrees, certificates, and educational credentials. What’s behind this huge trend? In this podcast I describe the trend and explain why this is one o...

In this episode, I talked with Nari Ansari , one of the general partners at TCV . We talked about lots of important topics in the HR Tech market, including: What makes HR Tech companies successful over the long run? How does TCV pick winners like LinkedIn, Facebook, HireVue, Perceptyx, and others? Why are sales and marketing so vitally important in the HR space? What should you do when the company...

The EX market is so dynamic it feels like every tool, vendor, and platform is moving in this direction. In this podcast I describe the three layers of EX and how you can think through what goes where. The three layers are A) the productivity tools layer, B) the workflow or journey tools layer, and C) the core application layer. If you’re trying to sort out how to configure your core HCM syst...

What is the number one thing we’ve learned from the Pandemic? In this podcast I sit down and talk about the number one thing we’ve learned from the Pandemic: The Unquenchable Power Of The Human Spirit . In this podcast I explain why Human Resources has become one of the most important jobs in business, and how we, as HR and business leaders, need to really think about “the power...

In this longer podcast, I walk through everything we’ve learned about skills taxonomies, job architectures, and the new world of hybrid work. And to really get your attention I explain why the Apple Genius Bar is a genius idea, which builds on all that’s going on in the world of skills and jobs. We are clearly entering a new world of organization design. You no longer need to model you...

Over the last few years, we’ve seen unprecedented investments in HR Tech, Learning Tech, and SkillsTech. Analysts like HolonIQ and CBInsights believe more than $10 Billion has been invested in these markets and as I wrote about a few weeks ago, more and more HR tech companies are reaching Billion dollar valuations . And these valuations are real: public companies like Coursera, Workday, Doce...

In this podcast I discuss the new SEC Human Capital Disclosure rules, why they’re important, and how government regulation as a whole is a force for good in business. While many government regulations are a headache, this one will have a lot of positive impact. I also discuss the Biden Administration’s 72 new areas of “big business” competitiveness, how to build a strong Pe...

In this podcast, I detail our comprehensive research on EX and what’s really driving employee needs today. You’ll learn about the history of EX and learn about the role of culture, leadership, technology and HR in this massive business area. Additional Resources: Employee Experience: The Definitive Guide (The research study) Employee Experience: The Definitive Guide (Infographic) The C...

In this podcast, I share the eight key strategies to building a World-Class HR function, and also explain why this is a Journey, not a “project.” I also describe the 14 “Tribes” of HR and give you a little detail on how we build our HR Capability Project. The eight strategies are: Professionalizing each role – focus on competence, goals, technology enablement, data Cl...

It’s getting harder and harder to hire people, and one of the reasons is people’s interest in just “taking a break” from the job they’re in. What’s going on? In this podcast, I discuss what’s going on in the job market and what you, as an employer, should do about it. I also discuss: A) What is your employment brand and how do you “burnish” it?...

I don’t claim to be a leadership guru, but I’ve had a lot of experience working with senior leaders, studying leadership, running three fast-growing companies, and leading at big companies. Here are my ten principles, and they apply to you – regardless of your level, tenure, or role. Believe in the power of every individual Build a “we vs. I” mentality, focus on peopl...

In this podcast, I go under the covers of JBA, The World’s Professional Development Academy for HR . After two years, forged by the Pandemic, the JBA has become “the global home for HR.” Here are a few secrets: More than 30,000 HR professionals use the JBA every week, consuming two programs on average More than 400 global corporations now use the JBA for their HR teams, consuming...

In this podcast I talk about the big changes coming from the pandemic recovery, which I call The Calm Before The Storm. And it’s a lot more than Hybrid Work . The rapid economic growth and stormy, disrupted labor market The financial storm and likely change in financial, asset, crypto, and digital currencies The US Federal Government impact on the global economy, infrastructure, taxes, and j...

Hybrid Work is one of the hottest topics in business today . Is this really a good idea? Yes! In this podcast, I discuss why Hybrid Work is a very good thing, and discuss the five issues to consider as you build a hybrid work strategy. Resources: The Joys of Hybrid Work: Ten Considerations The Remote Work Bootcamp Remote Work Is Here To Stay – But Harder Than You Think    

HR Technology remains one of the fastest-growing and important parts of business. In this podcast I demystify this entire topic and give HR and business leaders the five most important things to know. Why is HR tech so important and why is the market growing so fast? Why is there such a big gap in HR Tech capabilities in the HR profession? How do you create an HR tech architecture and platform tea...

While the post-pandemic economy grows, it’s now clear that the reduced fertility rate and accelerated retiring of baby boomers is leading to a labor shortage. While this seems new to many of you, it has happened before. In this podcast, I explain what Talent Acquisition is going to look like, and how new business strategies are needed . For more information on all these topics, read our Big...

Business and HR leaders are going through a frenzied focus on skills. As the job market gets competitive and employees come back to new jobs, every company wants to upskill or reskill its people. For vendors, it’s a red hot marketplace. Vendors from LinkedIn and Microsoft to Coursera, Udemy, Degreed, Cornerstone, and Workday are investing here, and massive investments are coming from SAP, Sk...

The global labor market has gone through a massive change. Remote work, automation, and a huge increase in job and career mobility has arrived, coupled with one of the fastest growing economies in decades. What are you going to do about it? In this podcast I explain what’s going on and show how the new practices of internal mobility, gig and contract recruiting, capability development, and d...

This podcast is a 45-minute overview of all the major trends in the HR Technology Market, which you can view at the HR Technology Spring 2021 conference. The details behind this will be available in the HR Technology 2021 Definitive Guide on Kindle , and the PDF version will be available to JBA Members in a few weeks. There is a lot going on, but the big theme you’ll hear about is HR Technol...

Understanding the Skills of the Future is a massive effort around the world. In this podcast, I unravel this complicated problem and explain the difference between competencies, skills, and capabilities. As you’ll hear, this is a critical topic and one that warrants a strategic business focus. Then I introduce our big new project, The Global HR Capability Project.  In this section, I explain...

Microsoft Viva could play a massive role in the HR Technology landscape. Given all the other deals taking place in this market, how disruptive can Viva become, and could it reshape the entire Employee Experience market? The answer may be yes, and here is my thinking. For more information on this, please read my article “ The Massive Impact of Microsoft Viva .”

We just finished one of the most difficult and divisive political periods in our lives. What can we, as business and HR leaders, learn from this? In this podcast I discuss how to deal with politics at work, and also the broader issue of our own role as citizens. And I discuss why we, as business and HR leaders, play an enormous role in the political and economic lives of our constituents.