Reimagining the Future of Talent: a multi-generational
conversation at Spelman College
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Tapestry Networks' Inclusion, Diversity, and
Equity in Action (IDEA) initiative, in partnership with
Spelman College, a global leader in the
education of women of African descent, will host Reimagining the
Future of Talent, a dialogue on the convergence of talent,
technology, corporate culture, and workforce equity as mobilizers
of business strategy. Given profound differences between Fortune
100 directors and students entering the workforce, and rapidly
changing employer-employee relationships, this forum arrives at a
critical juncture as boards seek to respond to global forces
shaping the future of work, and to create inclusive talent
pathways in their companies.
Talent can make or break a company,
especially in uncertain times.
Spelman College President
Helene Gayle said: "We are
honored to have this forum that not only exposes board directors to
the talent at Spelman that is
reflective of talent of other HBCUs but also helps them to
understand the expectations of the workforce of tomorrow."
"What a privilege it would be to sit on the hallowed ground
of a historically Black college, to hear from people to walk in
this life, and understand the possibilities," said one
director. "I would like to hear from students, that's what makes
this so distinctive for me, I want to learn what areas of progress
they want to see – in leadership, in recruitment, in access, in
culture. I want to learn how we can help them launch."
For large organizations and their boards, talent strategy is
more pressing than ever, especially with shifting employee
expectations, the growing impact of AI, and the digital economy
transforming talent access. According to a recent Korn Ferry study on the future of work,
almost half of professionals now think about careers in terms of
months rather than years, and over 80% of employees would leave
their job for one that offered a higher salary or better
benefits. With average CEO tenure declining to less than five
years, as cited by Equilar, a powerful strategy for growing leaders
is a business imperative.
Board leadership is essential to implementing talent strategies
that build culture, retain talent and drive innovation. "Talent
can make or break a company, especially in uncertain times,"
said Dr. Marsha H. Ershaghi,
Managing Director, Tapestry Networks. "Companies want talent
strategies that are inclusive and sustainable. Directors want to
push the pace of progress and want to get to know the priorities of
the newest generations in the workforce." A board member said,
"There's noise about the global talent disruption, and
diversity, equity, inclusion have become politicized. But the
needle isn't moving, and directors aren't putting it into the
business strategy."
Participants in the forum include directors, executives, and
leaders from Accenture, AIG, Boeing, Booz
Allen Hamilton, Boston Scientific, Bristol-Myers Squibb,
Brown Pandemic Center, CDW, Cigna, Cintas, The Coca-Cola Company,
Dexcom, Digimarc, Element Fleet Management, Kohls, LHH Recruitment
Solutions, Newman's Own, Novartis, Perrigo, Salesforce, Viad Corp,
Walt Disney, Warner Brothers
Discovery, WittKieffer, Zurich Insurance Group, and other leading
organizations.
Reimagining the Future of Talent will take place September 19, 2024, on Spelman College's Atlanta campus.
About Tapestry Networks
Tapestry Networks brings
world-class leaders together to tackle complex challenges and
promote positive change through the power of connected thinking.
Learn more at: https://www.tapestrynetworks.com/.
About Spelman College
Spelman College, a historically Black college and a
global leader in the education of women of African descent, is
dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences
and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development
of its students. Learn more at https://www.spelman.edu/.
Media Relations Contact:
Amy
Christenson
Managing Director, Operations
achristenson@tapestrynetworks.com
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