Over 70% of HR Professionals Cite People Challenges and Talent Gaps as Their Companies’ Biggest Business Obstacle
Only 35% Agree That Their Company’s People Management Function Is Using Relevant Digital TechnologiesJust 30% Say That HR Is Using Data and Analytics to Anticipate People ChallengesNew Report from BCG and WFPMA Finds That People Management Functions Must Shift Their Focus to Prioritize Topics That Are Most Important to Future Performance BOSTON—The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies. Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organizations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up specific capabilities in employee health and safety and more flexible working models. But the environment going forward may be even more challenging, as we are likely to see more frequent and severe disruptions, increasing talent gaps, less fluid talent markets, and a growing need for digital transformation and innovation—especially around AI.