there is a need to navigate changes in employee preferences. The Human resources (HR) function must pivot to attract and retain talent. New competencies should be developed to manage the future of workforce demands. One of the main reasons why companies fail with this pivot is their lack of true people centricity. Hybrid work requires a seamless digital and physical workplace connection and a culture designed with people’s experience at the core. Organizations fail by designing first and expecting people to follow. One of the largest challenges expressed by companies navigating this current environment is that of personal disconnection.

New strategies are needed to retain essential talent. Today, a lucrative offer is not the key factor in deciding whether or not to take a job. it is equally crucial to have a set of values and an authentic endeavor to engage in. There is a growing focus to reinvent the workforce to be more declarative of what an organization’s values are, leading them to be more inclusive in all matters, including sustainability. Millennials are seeking out organizations who give them a voice and are aligned with what it means to be truly authentic.3 A stronger connection to the company’s purpose and DNA also makes it easier to navigate the whole organization as it evolves and grows its sustainable business strategies.