HR can no longer afford to just be the ‘people’ department, it must be a core driver of business strategy. In this candid conversation, seasoned executive Kerris Hougardy shares why true HR leadership means understanding the bottom line, cutting through bureaucratic red tape, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO. Discover how to stop enforcing rules and start enabling true business performance.
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How Deep-Tech Startups Should Position Themselves for Success: Advice from a Serial Entrepreneur and Venture Mentor
Deep-tech founders often pour their hearts into groundbreaking technology, but as Darrell Kopke (serial entrepreneur and Executive Director at Creative Destruction Lab Vancouver) will tell you, the best technology alone doesn’t guarantee success.
From Headcount to Skill-Count: Redefining Work and Talent in the Age of AI
In the age of AI, the traditional focus on ‘headcount’ is becoming obsolete. Discover why the future of work demands a strategic shift to a dynamic ‘skill-count’ approach. This article explores how redefining talent management through a skills-based framework is crucial for building workforce agility and navigating the new landscape of human-machine collaboration.



