Recent data from The TalentLMS 2026 L&D Benchmark Report reveals a 19-point perception gap on AI learning support. 83% of HR leaders believe they actively support AI learning, but only 64% of employees agree. This extremely polarized viewpoint raises an uncomfortable question: If leaders are this far off on AI skills support, what else might they be misreading about their teams' capabilities?
To successfully repair after a mistake, you need to acknowledge and name the mistake, validate the other person's feelings and viewpoint, and create a plan for the specific actions you will take to prevent this mistake from occurring again.
Even if you dislike your job, purpose doesn't have to wait until evenings, weekends, or some distant "someday." Purpose can often be built within the work you're already doing. The key word here is built. Purpose Is Built, Not Found. We often talk about purpose as if it's something hidden out in the world waiting to be discovered, like buried treasure.
We have this combination of what we want to achieve, but also how we achieve it," Daniela Seabrook, Adecco Group's CHRO, told Business Insider. "The behavioral aspect is really important for us." She said that driving the change is the company's intent to have "a continuous exchange between an employee and a leader" - not just a formal review once or twice a year. More frequent feedback is necessary, Seabrook, to keep up with the pace of change in business. "It's very important that the people know, 'Where am I? How am I doing? How am I developing?'" she said.