BetterUp

How are you committing to your potential today? 💭

This week, we’re making new connections, learning key insights, and enjoying our time presenting at the Gartner #ReimagineHR Conference.  Yesterday, Elizabeth Whiteford from IBM and Amanda (Nickel) Petkevich from BetterUp came together to discuss the future of HR and leadership in a rapidly changing world. 🌍✨ In this era of constant transformation, it’s not just about adapting — it's about how quickly organizations can reinvent themselves. Key session takeaways: ⚡ Resilient leadership is essential for navigating today’s business environment. ⚡ Human transformation is driving real, sustainable change across industries. ⚡ Together, BetterUp and IBM are offering next-level solutions to create cultures of agility and innovation. We’re excited to continue this conversation on how organizations can embrace human-centered leadership to build resilient teams and thrive through change. 👋 Swing by our booth if you’re on the ground!

Resilience pays off in more ways than one. In fact, BetterUp data found that resilient workers have more flexible thinking, contribute to more agile teams, and are over 20% more innovative. Moreover, employees who are thriving: 📈 Lead teams that are 31% more productive 🙂 Have direct reports who are 78% less likely to leave voluntarily 💪 Recover from setbacks 1.2x stronger 💻 Are 22% more satisfied with their jobs Tag that friend, coach, colleague, or leader who’s modeled resilience this month 💪

Looking ahead with both optimism and pragmatism. That’s how we’ve defined what it means to be a future-minded leader 🔮 But what does future-mindedness do for your workforce? ⚡Higher-performing teams  ⚡Increased agility  ⚡Better team engagement  ⚡Increased innovation and risk-taking  ⚡Boosted resilience What other characteristics should future-minded leaders embody? Tap the link in the comments to learn more.

Did you know that election stress can cost an organization approximately $900,000 per week from drops in employee productivity and well-being? Yesterday, BetterUp Chief Innovation Officer, Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, MD, shared valuable insights from BetterUp Labs with Bloomberg Television, discussing how professionals can find balance in the face of political polarization. ⚖️✨ In tandem, her new Forbes article just went live! In it, Gabriella breaks down the economic impact of political polarization at work, showing that it’s not only uncomfortable—it’s costly. 📉💼 Catch the interview and dive into her article to learn more about navigating these challenging times.  

According to the 2024 Women in the Workplace Report by McKinsey & Company and the Lean In Organization, younger women are 3x more likely than younger men to observe microaggressions against women. What can leaders do to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace experience for all and mitigate microaggressions in the workplace? 1️⃣ Invest in developing inclusive leaders. According to BetterUp data, we’ve found that employees with inclusive leaders are 50% more productive, 90% more innovative, and 150% more engaged. Inclusive leadership also results in 54% lower employee turnover. 2️⃣ Foster a culture of feedback. Give people the space and psychological safety to share — and receive — meaningful feedback. Ensure your managers are listening to employees’ feedback and making changes, especially when it comes to interpersonal conflict. 3️⃣ Speak up.  If you witness a microaggression, speak up. Your leadership is critical to mitigating the impact of microaggressions in the workforce and can help promote belonging, productivity, and performance. To learn more about empowering inclusive leadership at scale, tap the link in the comments.

In the next three years, roughly 40% of employees will need to reskill to meet the demands of AI in the workplace, according to the World Economic Forum. https://lnkd.in/eYfvbdeY

Research shows that teams led by managers who excel in uniquely human skills—like empathy and authenticity—perform 34% better and are 21% more innovative. At the same time, AI is reshaping workplaces across sectors—and the role of managers has never been more critical. Join Jennifer Garvey Berger, author, co-founder, and CEO of Cultivating Leadership and BetterUp Science Board Member, Jolen Anderson, Chief People & Community Officer at BetterUp, and Ana Maria Sencovici, Chief Talent & Diversity Officer at Royal Caribbean Group, for an insightful conversation about the manager ripple effect and the evolving role of the manager in the era of AI. 📅October 23 at 9 a.m. PT   ⚡The Manager Ripple Effect: Amplifying Leadership Impact in the Age of AI 📝Tap the link to secure your spot:  https://lnkd.in/gtYK6Z8p

As we wrap up LatinX Heritage Month, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way for us – those visionary leaders whose courage and determination have inspired countless individuals and transformed communities. While we acknowledge that we still have work to do in this journey ahead, let these words ignite our passion to drive change to create a more equitable and inclusive world.

Connections in the workplace matter more than you think. Thank you Christine Carter, Ph.D. for your vulnerability and authenticity in this Fast Company piece.