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While exploring new tech solutions and strategizing for integrating AI into work processes are top of mind for most attendees at this week’s HR Tech conference in Las Vegas, the consensus from speakers at the start of the event was clear: Building future-ready organizations isn’t just about creating an impressive tech stack.
The outsized impact of culture for future-ready organizations
At Monday’s Strategy Summit—a gathering of nearly 100 senior HR leaders on the eve of HR Tech—the role of culture in driving future-ready organizations was a frequent point of discussion.
Kevin Oakes, i4cp
Setting the culture right—along with developing workforce skills and focusing on AI-readiness—are pivotal to creating future-ready organizations, said Kevin Oakes, founder and chief strategy officer of the Institute for Corporate Productivity.
“The only thing predictable about life is unpredictability,” Oakes said. “And a lot of CEOs and leaders are recognizing that, in unpredictable times, the one thing that gives them an edge is their culture.”
Oakes highlighted i4cp research on the practices that can shape healthy cultures, including flexible work arrangements, learning cultures and leadership modeling. Leaders should be regularly communicating values and addressing poor behavior, Oakes said. And organizations must hold them accountable for employee outcomes,
