Investing in People Amidst the Pandemic Crisis
A transformation of the learning function: Why it should learn new ways
Organizations are acutely aware of the importance of learning in today’s business environment. They understand that technology is changing the nature of work and the roles within it. They also understand that the ability of the workforce to learn new skills, model new behaviors, and adapt continuously is key to sustained success. Hence the elevated role of the learning-and-development (L&D) function, which must work together with business leaders to enable an organization to learn effectively, at speed, and at scale.
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-accelerate/our-insights/a-transformation-of-the-learning-function-why-it-should-learn-new-ways
The boss factor: Making the world a better place through workplace relationships
When it comes to employee happiness, bosses and supervisors play a bigger role than one might guess. Relationships with management are the top factor in employees’ job satisfaction, which in turn is the second most important determinant of employees’ overall well-being. Businesses looking to make an external social contribution should, paradoxically, look inside: improving workers's job satisfaction could be the single most important thing they do.
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/the-boss-factor-making-the-world-a-better-place-through-workplace-relationships
