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The next era of HR? Fewer blockers. More builders. At our latest Meeting of the Minds, we gathered HR leaders to look ahead and discuss not just what’s changing, but what’s fundamentally shifting. By 2030, the structure and purpose of HR will look very different. Attendees focused on the roles HR is uniquely positioned to lead as the world of work changes. Fewer one-size-fits-all forecasts and more bold, honest conversations leading to big ideas that matter. Here’s what stood out: 💡 AI is already reshaping HR roles ➡️ The HR teams of the future will be lean, strategic, and tech-augmented. They will be built to guide talent through change, not just track it. 💡 HR will need business vision, not just business acumen ➡️ The next evolution of business acumen is influence: HR will be expected to design orgs, develop leaders, and drive growth through talent. 💡 Wisdom becomes the new core competency ➡️ With process handled by AI, the uniquely human work rises in value: sensemaking, culture shaping, and leadership through complexity. 💡 New HR talent may not come from HR at all ➡️ More will rotate in from ops, product, or finance, bringing a fresh lens on how to grow people in ways that grow the business. Let’s keep the conversation going and keep building for what comes next. Thanks to the incredible HR leaders who joined us at Guild HQ! Your insights are shaping the future of Guild Academy and the future of work: Marissa Andrada, Brad Bell, Kevin Delaney, Cameron Hedrick, Elizabeth Wilson King, Kevin Oakes, Tamla Oates-Forney, Betsy Rodriguez, PhD, Stephen Wroblewski #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership #GuildAcademy #AI

Apprenticeships are back and bigger than ever. Or at least, they could be. But there’s one problem: Most programs are stuck serving a handful of employees, while the rest of your workforce waits for their shot. Learn how Wellstar Health System and Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) are turning apprenticeships into a strategic talent engine: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gCwWQQ6V #DifferenceMakers #FutureOfWork #Apprenticeships

📣 Calling on the future people and talent leaders 📣 In partnership with UpSkill America at The Aspen Institute, we're excited to launch the recruitment for our next cohort of Education and Career Mobility Fellows. We are looking for leaders who want to: ➡️ Design and scale effective talent mobility programs ➡️ Connect deeply with a national network of forward-thinking HR leaders ➡️ Drive meaningful outcomes for employees ➡️ Deliver measurable value to their organizations If you are sitting at the intersection of talent strategy, employee success, and business impact, then apply by October 31st: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gFZh-rFM

We asked over 500 CHROs and HR Leaders what they’re doing about workforce transformation. Turns out that everyone’s talking about it, but many are still struggling to do it well. 📉Only 15% of HR teams significantly prioritize meeting their #workforcetransformation goals. Here’s what else the data says.👇  https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g724XYGd What are you doing differently to achieve transformation?

Replacing a single employee can cost up to 4x their annual salary. And for frontline roles? The churn hits hardest: 53% leave in the first year. Investing in skilling for your employees = stronger retention, a more adaptable workforce, and ultimately better bottom-line results. This isn’t just a talent strategy. It’s a business imperative. Our CEO, Bijal Shah, shares her views in SHRM’s latest report. Download the full report to learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gAjMtVtV

Starting the week off with this kind of feedback = 👏👏👏 "This has been one of the more transformative benefits we have offered, and we have gotten great feedback. It has been a success greater than we ever thought it was going to be.” — Paul Marchand, EVP & CHRO, Spectrum We love seeing how Guild partners are scaling opportunity and business results. 🧡 ➡️ Full article here via HR Executive: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/giHdqh3h

With L&D investments, it’s hard to build buy-in when you don’t track the metrics to tell the story of their impact. In a recent webinar, “From Cost to Catalyst: How to Maximize L&D Impact,” HR leaders Laura Bartus, SHRM-SCP, Head of Learning at Humana, and Michaela Geronima Doelman, State of Washington CHRO, shared how they use data to prove the ROI of upskilling and answered tough questions from the field. Dive into each of their unique experiences of how they match workforce upskilling to business success:  https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gTXnZ6-2

A recent change to Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code could significantly affect how companies fund employee learning. Starting in 2027, the long-standing $5,250 cap on tax-free education benefits will adjust for inflation each year. For HR and L&D leaders, this change could reduce the tax burden of upskilling programs and make room to expand access — especially for historically underserved employees. Here’s what this means for your workforce strategy: 📊 Optimize L&D budgets 🤝 Reinvest in broader access 🔄 Shift toward stackable, career-aligned learning Our CEO Bijal Shah’s breakdown of what’s changing and what to consider next: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gcJ5yTYe

📣 Breaking news: Short-term, career-aligned credentials will soon be eligible for Pell Grant funding — opening new pathways for working adults to access in-demand training. This expansion, known as Workforce Pell, comes at a time when employers face persistent skill shortages — especially in frontline and middle-skill roles. While details are still unfolding, there’s value in preparing now. Our CEO Bijal Shah breaks it down: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g8W9cgbj

It’s never too late! 🫶 Thanks to Guild and Team USA’s partnership, I’m so happy to be on this journey with Purdue Global. #PurdueGlobalProud