How organisations can harness the power of their people

Great resignations, mental health crises and hybrid workplaces. This new normal sounds decidedly abnormal. After 18 months of false starts and failed re-openings, it's hard not to be disheartened by the headlines of doom and gloom.

But wait... What if we were the ones who treated employees less like resources and more like humans? What if we were the place where managers could act more like mentors? What if work was the place where our people could find a sense of purpose?

The pandemic has given the world a chance to stop, reflect and reprioritise what's important. For companies who take this seriously, there is a huge opportunity to make the next phase one of rebirth and reinvention.

You don't have to be resigned to a resignation. Rather than being a victim of circumstance, let's talk about how your organisation can be deliberate and win on purpose.

• Presented as the keynote at CBRE Institute 2021

• Video: recording of “Winning on Purpose” virtual lecture