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Beyond 20/20: DNA of Progressive Employers

A research report decoding the DNA of progressive employers – the keys to managing the future of work, the workforce, and the workplace.

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Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Methodology
  • Employment Practices: Why "Good Enough" is not Good Enough
  • Beyond Good: Progressive Employment Practices 
  • Progressive Employment Practices: Progress so far 
  • DNA of Progressive Employers: Five Building Blocks
    • #1 Collaborative Networks
    • #2 Employee Voice
    • #3 Continuous Evolution
    • #4 Talent Optimisation
    • #5 Holistic Care 
  • Final Words: A Call to Action
  • References and Resources 
  • Acknowledgements