The Lifespan of Learning in HR with Meg Bear

HR Superstars

Your skills at the start of your career may not be the same when you exit. How can HR leaders help their workforce adapt to the shortening lifespan of skills?

Meg Bear, who is a luminary in the HR space, recently concluded her impactful tenure as the President of SAP Success Factors. Meg’s career pause for rest and exploration underlines the importance of stepping back to propel forward.

In this episode, Meg reflects on the accelerated pace at which skills are becoming obsolete and the imperative for HR to emerge as culture-change agents. The conversation unfolds a glimpse into two critical strategies for HR leaders in 2024: fostering curiosity, particularly with AI, and ruthless prioritization.

Meg also shares her heartfelt commitment to embracing vulnerability and the unknown in the leadership journey. She provokes thought on the transformation of HR titles and roles, reminding us that it’s not just a title shift— it’s an organizational mindset shift.

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