LinkedIn's Steve Cadigan: Rewriting HR, From Performance Reviews to Remote Work

The workplace is evolving faster than ever — are you keeping up or getting left behind? This week on THRIVE, Gene Marks chats with Steve Cadigan, author of Workquake and LinkedIn’s first Chief HR Officer, to break down the new rules of work. From career pivots to building a culture that spans four generations, Steve dives into the seismic shifts redefining the employer/employee relationship. He also offers fresh takes on performance reviews, the value of college degrees, and using AI to empower teams (not replace them). Listen now to discover new strategies and ideas for navigating the future of work.

Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview and welcome 01:22 – Macro trends driving workplace change 02:26 – Changing workforce psychology 03:55 – Steve Cadigan’s background 05:10 – Developing culture within a multi-generational workforce 07:59 – Strategies for motivating employees 11:36 – Reevaluating performance reviews 13:43 – The value of college degrees 17:22 – Remote work perspectives 19:49 – Advice for organizations on remote work 23:29 – The impact of AI in the workplace 25:28 – Wrap up and thank you

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