2026 World Outlook – HSM Advisory Webinar
The pace of change in 2025 was unprecedented, and adaptability became critical. In 2026 we must reimagine what we could become rather than cling to the past.
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2026 World Outlook Report
Our 2026 World Outlook explores how organisations can respond to accelerating change by shifting from static structures to dynamic, collective ways of working. Drawing on extensive research with senior HR leaders, our report argues that traditional operating models are no longer fit for an era defined by AI disruption, geopolitical fragmentation, demographic change, and multigenerational workforces.
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Reframing the Growth Mindset: What Role Do Organisations Play?
This brief explains why a growth mindset is increasingly critical for organisational performance and outlines how leaders can enable it through culture, psychological safety, and ways of working.
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Four Traits Powering Adaptable Leaders Today – HSM Advisory Webinar
Discover what it takes to lead with confidence and humanity in times of rapid change, and learn how adaptability can become your greatest strategic advantage in an interactive webinar on the Four Traits Powering Adaptable Leaders Today.
DownloadRethinking High Performance: How culture shapes Better Work in 2026
A short explainer on high-performance culture, why it matters in 2025, and the actions leaders can take to develop it and maintain it. Statistics from McKinsey.
October 2025.
Human-Centred AI: What it is and how leaders can get it right
What human-centred AI really means for organisations. Learn why trust, transparency, and employee engagement are critical levers for leaders deploying AI responsibly. Stats from Gallup and the Times.
September 2025
What is Psychological Safety and why is it a must-have for leaders in 2026?
A short explainer on psychological safety: what it is, why it matters in 2026, and how leaders can build it into team culture. Stats from Gallup and APA
Aug 2025
Rosie Cook – Contributing Writer for Forbes Human Resources Council & Trustee and Board Member for Crohn’s & Colitis UK | Leadership Over a Latte
Join us for Leadership Over a Latte, as we explore the topic of leadership through insightful conversations with renowned leaders. Discover the key to navigating today’s complex workplace, nurturing a collaborative culture, and inspiring positive change in this series hosted by Dr Sarosh Khan. So, sit back, grab a latte, and tune in to uncover the secrets to leading with purpose, impact, and vision!
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Janina Norton – Group Head of Culture at AXA | Leadership Over a Latte
Join us for Leadership Over a Latte, as we explore the topic of leadership through insightful conversations with renowned leaders. Discover the key to navigating today’s complex workplace, nurturing a collaborative culture, and inspiring positive change in this series hosted by Dr Sarosh Khan. So, sit back, grab a latte, and tune in to uncover the secrets to leading with purpose, impact, and vision!
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Evan Swidler – Chief People Officer at Circana | Leadership Over a Latte
Join us for Leadership Over a Latte, as we explore the topic of leadership through insightful conversations with renowned leaders. Discover the key to navigating today’s complex workplace, nurturing a collaborative culture, and inspiring positive change in this series hosted by Dr Sarosh Khan. So, sit back, grab a latte, and tune in to uncover the secrets to leading with purpose, impact, and vision!
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BetterWork Navigator 2025
In 2025, the tension between commercial goals and human-centric priorities heats up. The BetterWork Navigator 2025 leverages our work with over 200 organisations and a year of global research to reveal what is holding organisations back and the bold moves that organisations can take to build workplace cultures that thrive.
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Adaptable Leadership Article
As the pace of change in the workplace accelerates, leaders are being called to operate with greater agility, empathy, and vision. In this article, we explore the four key strategic pillars for leaders to add value to their organisation. Dr. Sarosh Khan and Mark Dickinson-Keen (M&C Saatchi) also discuss the evolving demands on leaders navigating today’s multifaceted challenges—from AI disruption to shifting definitions of value. The piece explores how leaders can move beyond traditional models and build the capabilities needed to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world.
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