We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference, taking place this week virtually in EMEA. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference.
On Day 1 from the conference, we are highlighting the opening keynote and sessions on the new rules of engagement in the hybrid work environment and the next-generation manager. Be sure to check this page throughout the day for updates.
Opening Keynote: The Equity Imperative - How Fairness Improves Performance
Presented by Brian Kropp, Distinguished VP, Research, Gartner
The recovery from the economic challenges induced by the COVID-19 pandemic is complex - while some segments of the labor force are excelling, others are still struggling. In this opening Gartner keynote, Brian Kropp, Distinguished VP, Research, Gartner, shared how HR processes must evolve to support new hybrid work models, including the risk of driving inequality across organizations.
Brian Kropp, Distinguished VP, Research at Gartner, kicks off the virtual Gartner ReimagineHR Conference 2021 with his keynote focused on the equity imperative.
Brian Kropp, Distinguished VP, Research at Gartner, says despite all the attention and focus, employees don't feel like they work in a high fairness environment.
Brian Kropp, Distinguished VP, Research at Gartner, says by creating a fair environment, employees are dramatically higher performing and less likely to quit.
Key Takeaways
'Inequity will be the biggest issue facing us as a society for the next 5 to 10 years.'
'More than 90% of companies are planning a hybrid world post pandemic. This creates new questions of fairness and differences between our remote, hybrid and in-office employees.'
'By creating a fair environment, a fair experience for employees, they're dramatically higher performing and they're less likely to quit. It is the right thing to do.'
'When leaders provide transparency, they get better talent outcomes, better quality of hire, and better retention decisions.'
'By being transparent, leaders can double the number of employees that have a fair employee experience.'
'How HR leaders frame the support they provide employees is just as important as the support they provide.'
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