Betterworks

AI is changing how we work, but not everyone is ready. Join us for an exclusive roundtable unpacking the 2025 State of Performance Enablement Report. We’ll explore how uneven AI adoption is dividing the workforce and what HR leaders can do to close the gap. Hear from HR pros already leading the charge. Learn how they’re using AI to boost productivity, retain top talent, and empower people—not replace them. You'll walk away with real-world strategies to: ✅ Bridge the AI skills divide ✅ Future-proof your workforce ✅ Drive performance through people-first AI adoption

Do you have bold truth tellers in your organization or just "yes" people? Too many companies fail not because of bad ideas, but because no one speaks up. 🇬🇧Val Wright highlights what it takes to build a culture of innovation and sustainable growth. Hint: We need truth tellers in the room. Especially in HR.

Which would you choose if you are or were to be part of Return to Office mandates?

Want to drive real behavior change in your org? Good intentions alone won’t cut it. You need structure, emotion, and a bit of storytelling. In this week's newsletter Charles Duhigg breaks down what it really takes to build a performance culture that lasts. Spoiler: It's not about working harder, it’s about working smarter. #peoplefundamentals #makeworkbetter #performanceculture

Before Arcesium's transformation, static goals were stalling progress. Employees were working hard, but their priorities weren’t always aligned with the pace of the business. These three shifts resulted in a nimble goal setting process that allowed them to adapt to evolving business needs.

Will rigid job descriptions be a thing of the past? Kendra Angier, CHRO at CoreLogic envisions a future where skills define our professional journey.

11 powerful stories of performance innovation. Meet the 2025 Make Work Better Award winners. ⭐️

Failure isn’t the end, it’s performance data. In the world of performance management, every missed goal, tough conversation, or less-than-perfect outcome is an opportunity to learn. Charles Duhigg, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, reminds us that behavior change is an experiment. The same applies to professional growth. Trial and error isn’t failure, it’s how we refine what works. Each performance review, check-in, or feedback loop is a chance to course-correct and grow.

What does it take to make work better? It starts with bold leadership, people-first strategies, and a willingness to rethink the status quo. That’s exactly what this year’s Betterworks Make Work Better Award winners have done—and their stories are nothing short of inspiring. In this week's newsletter, we're recognizing 11 individuals and organizations that are transforming performance enablement in their workplaces. From breaking down silos to scaling people-first processes, these leaders are showing what’s possible when you combine heart, strategy, and the right technology. #peoplefundamentals #makeworkbetter #hrleaders #hrtech

It's not about résumés; it's about capabilities. Dani Johnson of RedThread Research highlights the power of understanding skills at a micro level. This approach unlocks: ✅ Flexible talent movement ✅ Stronger employee development ✅ Enhanced equity ✅ Improved workforce planning By looking beyond traditional career paths, we can tap into hidden talents and create more opportunities for growth.