Rudi Bauer & Katharina Baehr

The HR Revolution: Breaking Free from Policies to People Experience

The biggest obstacle to transforming HR isn't a lack of tools. It's an outdated leadership mindset and a lack of curiosity.

The HR Revolution: Breaking Free from Policies to People Experience
#1about 4 minutes

Identifying outdated practices in traditional HR

Many HR departments are stuck in old-fashioned mindsets and need leadership support to embrace a modern, people-focused approach.

#2about 3 minutes

Shifting from HR policies to people experience

The modern people experience mindset moves from a cost-centric view to a benefits-focused approach that treats HR as a strategic partner for individuals.

#3about 4 minutes

The role of individualization and AI in HR

Modern leadership must adapt to individual employee needs, using technology and AI to automate administrative tasks and create more time for people.

#4about 1 minute

Three core principles of modern leadership

Effective modern leadership involves rejecting one-size-fits-all approaches, building teams with diverse strengths, and serving the team rather than being served by it.

#5about 8 minutes

Creating a supportive dynamic between leaders and teams

Leaders can foster team loyalty and innovation by providing protection, space, and freedom, while teams must be open to new ways of working.

#6about 4 minutes

Leveraging AI to create more human moments

AI should be viewed as a supportive tool to handle research and administrative work, ultimately freeing up HR professionals to focus on meaningful human interactions.

#7about 5 minutes

Why HR needs a strategic seat at the C-suite table

To drive long-term success, the people strategy must be directly connected to the overall company strategy, requiring a Chief People Officer at the executive level.

#8about 3 minutes

Overcoming the biggest showstoppers to HR transformation

The primary barriers to modernizing HR are a lack of top-down management support and resistance to change from employees accustomed to old processes.

#9about 2 minutes

The strategic value of authentic employer branding

True employer branding is a strategic function that supports retention, shapes culture, and attracts talent by presenting an authentic employer identity.

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