In this edition of the psd HR InFocus we present four very interesting perspectives from HR leaders, focusing on employer brand experience, HR digital transformation, emotional connection in the workplace, and work-life balance.

In this edition of the HR InFocus, Eve Weatherburn, Founder of Brand Journey, looks at the importance of the employer brand experience in today’s global business world, in which attracting and retaining top talent is an ever-increasing challenge.

We talk to Aseem Kapoor, Corporate HR Director for the Emaar Hospitality Group, about key initiatives to drive employee engagement and the launch of two Artificiality Intelligent Chatbots as part of the digital transformation strategy.

Beth Aarons, Global Director of the Dorchester Collection Academy, considers the importance of emotional connection in the workplace, and reveals how employees can be taught to create true emotional connections, driving employee engagement and exceptional customer service levels.

Work-life balance is a frequent topic of conversation. psd‘s Global Head of HR, Peter Hardy, weighs in on the inexorable march towards work-life balance, and the fluid workforce that will inevitably dominate organisations in years to come.

psd‘s HR executive recruitment practice has been established for over 20 years. We recruit board, management and executive professionals globally across all industry sectors. The regular publishing of our HR InFocus gives us the opportunity to share insights from business leaders and HR experts from within our network. We hope that you enjoy these articles and we look forward to hearing your views and comments.