How companies manage people and talent is rapidly changing—especially in the chemical industry where agility, performance, and well-being are now critical business drivers. Victoria Meyer is joined by Milan Taylor, partner at Mercer and featured speaker at the upcoming Chemical Summit, to discuss how workforce redesign, skill-based development, and the integration of technology like AI are shaping both challenges and opportunities for chemical companies.
Victoria and Milan explore data-driven insights around HR priorities, the importance of aligning KPIs with business strategies, and the growing pressure on leaders to address employee stress and burnout. They also address practical strategies for small and midsize companies to maintain agility and foster growth—even with limited resources. Whether you’re a leader looking to refine your talent strategy or aiming to future-proof your workforce, this episode offers valuable, actionable perspectives for navigating today’s workforce transformation.
Victoria and Milan investigate these themes this week:
- People-First Performance: Empowering line managers to drive results.
- Work redesign: Breaking jobs into skills and leveraging technology for agility.
- Managing AI adoption benefits and risks in chemical workforces.
- Addressing employee burnout and retention beyond just pay.
- Scalable Growth: Practical development strategies for companies of all sizes.
Killer Quote: "You can only deliver that business performance if you've got strong alignment all the way down the organization." – Milan Taylor
00:00 "Optimizing HR in Chemical Industry"
05:38 Agility: Speed, Precision, Intent
10:20 "Revolutionizing Work Through Automation"
13:23 Realistic Project Management & Transformation
17:24 HR's Cautious AI Adoption
21:40 Top Employee Priorities: Pay & Benefits
22:47 Workplace Strain Amid Economic Pressures
26:25 Unrealistic Targets Drive Employee Exit
32:23 Boost Engagement & Skills Transition
33:38 "Keys to Authentic Professionalism"
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