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How to Ensure Your Organization’s Digital Transformation Succeeds

Michael McKinney

In 2013, Nokia’s mobile phone business was sold to Microsoft. A post-mortem was conducted that pointed to a lack of organizational alignment, internal politics, and a lack of technical competence that hindered its ability to transform. Approximately 89 percent of organizations have already adopted a digital-first business strategy.

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Happy HR Professional Day 2023!

AIHR

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen initiated the day in October 2013 to pay tribute to the HR profession. 2000s Although digital transformation continued with the use of data analytics in the late 2000s, “human resources” rebranded as “people” and “talent” departments. The day is celebrated every year on September 26 th.