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SHRM’s Alex Alonso believes human skills have a place in the future of work

SHRM’s Alex Alonso believes human skills have a place in the future of work

At SHRM26, SHRM leader Alex Alonso argued that human skills will remain essential as AI reshapes the workplace. The conference equipped HR professionals with practical AI guidance and insights on how human strengths can complement — rather than be replaced by — automation.

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
23 Jun 2026
Remote workers represent ‘a disproportionate share’ of unemployed adults, Gallup says

Remote workers represent ‘a disproportionate share’ of unemployed adults, Gallup says

Gallup finds that remote workers account for a disproportionate share of unemployed adults. While employers rarely named AI as the direct cause of layoffs, the report indicates AI’s influence was often present in more subtle ways, highlighting complex shifts leaders must consider in workforce planni

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
23 Jun 2026
In the AI age, how can HR stay human?

In the AI age, how can HR stay human?

Author and leadership expert Alison Jones argues that HR should prioritize "authentic intelligence" — human intuition — over relying solely on artificial intelligence. In the AI age, HR's value lies in leveraging human judgment and connection alongside technology to maintain truly human-centered peo

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
23 Jun 2026
SHRM CEO: HR faces ‘extinction’ and has ‘lost the plot’ on the future of work

SHRM CEO: HR faces ‘extinction’ and has ‘lost the plot’ on the future of work

SHRM CEO Johnny Taylor warns HR risks "extinction" after losing sight of the future of work and calls for reimagining the CHRO as a "Chief Work Officer." That role must balance AI, robotics and human needs while restoring HR’s strategic value and credibility.

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
23 Jun 2026
The 4 Types of Hope

The 4 Types of Hope

In the June 22, 2026 edition of The Insider, managing editor Gretchen Gavett examines four types of hope and how they function in leadership. She explains the benefits of cultivating realistic, action‑oriented hope to motivate teams and guide strategy, while warning that passive, wishful, or mislead

Harvard Business Review by Gretchen Gavett
23 Jun 2026
The 5 Types of AI Investment–and How to Capture Their Value

The 5 Types of AI Investment–and How to Capture Their Value

AI investments fall into five distinct types, each governed by different financial logics and strategic implications. The article explains how to evaluate those differences and align measurement, governance, and capability-building to prioritize investments and capture business value.

Harvard Business Review by Baba Prasad
23 Jun 2026
How School of Rock Created Structure in Order to Scale with Agility and Creativity

How School of Rock Created Structure in Order to Scale with Agility and Creativity

School of Rock put in place clearer processes and systems that let the music education franchise scale without losing its creative, agile identity. Company leaders balanced stronger standardization with franchisee empowerment—providing frameworks and support while preserving local autonomy to innova

Harvard Business Review
23 Jun 2026
Three Approaches to Measuring and Managing AI ROI

Three Approaches to Measuring and Managing AI ROI

After years of pilots, many executives still find AI ROI elusive and inconsistently measured; organizations often focus on inputs rather than outputs, and generic rollouts rarely deliver lasting returns. Because returns vary by technology and industry, firms need an explicit, output-focused approach

MIT Sloan Management Review by Mika Ruokonen and Paavo Ritala. Mika Ruokonen is industry professor of AI in business at LUT University’s LUT Business School in Finland. Paavo Ritala is professor of strategy and innovation at LUT Bu
23 Jun 2026
Creating Products with Curiosity, Humility, and Play

Creating Products with Curiosity, Humility, and Play

Zynga founder Mark Pincus explains how fostering curiosity, humility, and play drives product innovation—emphasizing user-focused experimentation, rapid feedback, and a culture that treats failures as learning. He outlines practical leadership behaviors and practices (hiring for inquisitiveness, ena

Harvard Business Review
23 Jun 2026
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