In 2024 alone, there were 202 global CEO exits, with balancing remote work and office mandates, sustainability goals, geopolitical crises, and economic pressures playing a key role.
Niki is a strong supporter of integrating the legal and HR functions to improve employee experience, ensure legal compliance, align with core values, and proactively address threats.
Cyber risks, from state-sponsored attacks to supply chain vulnerabilities, are no longer limited to isolated incidents, but have ripple effects that can disrupt entire ecosystems.
Corporate jargon like "circle back" and "synergy" is becoming more frustrating and outdated, especially as younger workers push for clearer, more direct communication.
Analytical thinking, resilience, and agility have emerged as top priorities for employers, reflecting the region's desire to build an adaptable and future-ready workforce.
Pay transparency is increasingly becoming a global norm, driven by legislation, cultural shifts, and corporate strategies. It aims to address pay inequities, improve trust, and adapt to evolving societal expectations, despite implementation challenges.
Practical empathy, purposeful and meaningful recognition, and skill-building opportunities are some of the areas that organisations and leaders can focus on to build an engaged, innovative, and sustainable work cultures.