Report
17th Annual Pulse of Talent: Fast now, fragile later
Today’s efficiency could be eroding tomorrow’s workforce resilience
What you'll learn:
What strong performance could be hiding: The workforce risks your numbers may not show
How to create wins with AI-saved time: The choice between more output today and stronger capabilities tomorrow
Actionable steps to stay ahead of what’s next: Anticipating workforce needs before gaps become urgent
73% of respondents say lost workforce capabilities are harder to rebuild than organizations expect.
Based on insights from nearly 7,000 workers, managers, and executives from around the globe, the 17th Annual Pulse of Talent reveals how workforce fragility can build even as organizational performance looks strong. As organizations try to run leaner, critical know-how rests with fewer people, employees have less time to learn new skills, and AI can take on work that once helped people learn by doing.
Those risks may not show up in today’s performance, but when conditions change, organizations can find themselves without the skills, experience, and workforce depth to respond. The challenge for leaders is clear: deliver what the business needs today without weakening what it will depend on tomorrow.
See what your strong performance could be masking.