01 Check what the shortlist measured
An advancement rate describes the screen. Check the job criteria and the records it missed before treating a grade as evidence of ability.
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Check the evidence. Handle the concern. Explain the next step.
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02 Take the concern seriously and test the account
“It’s not enough to just collect feedback” (opens the source)
A concern needs a clear next step. Keep the report, supporting records and eventual finding separate.
03 Give learning time that people can use
“you couldn’t work on a gig for more than four hours a week” (opens the source)
A place on a course is not released work time. Check each person’s schedule and the support needed to practise the skill.
04 Read the denominator before choosing the action
“Insights highlight the need for sharper priorities and streamlined processes” (opens the source)
A strong percentage can come from a small, selective response. Use the signal to plan a check, then tell employees what happens next.
05 Check the rule behind a fluent answer
“no pursuit of innovation can ignore the needs of the workforce” (opens the source)
An HR answer needs the right country, version and employee terms. Correct the source before passing advice to a manager.
Sources
- Gina Vargiu-Breuer, Chief People Officer, Labor Director and Executive Board member, at the time. World Economic Forum, “People, organizations, technology: Preparing for the Intelligent Age from a people perspective”, Jan 16, 2025. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Ashley Goldsmith, Chief People Officer, at the time. UNLEASH, “Workday Rising 2025: Humans have an incredible ability to learn, adapt, and develop new skills”, Sep 30, 2025. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy and Talent Officer at the February 2026 interview, at the time. McKinsey, “Leading a skills-based transformation powered by AI”, Feb 24, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Mairéad Nayager, Chief People Officer, at the time. Unilever Annual Report and Accounts 2025, “Our People & Organisation — FY2025 report, filed 12 March 2026”, Mar 12, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Nickle LaMoreaux, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, at the time. IBM, “Embracing the future of HR by becoming an AI-first enterprise”, Apr 29, 2025. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Last reviewed Nov 10, 2026