Sessions

The modern job market feels uncertain as layoffs remain a possibility and AI rapidly reshapes the way we work, leaving many workers – especially those impacted by restructuring – now find themselves overwhelmed, unsure of their next move, and in need of guidance.

In this session, we’ll explore how talent leaders can transform these moments of disruption into new, more fulfilling career paths. This session explores the evolving layoff landscape and talent leaders' emerging role in equipping displaced workers with the tools to move forward. Attendees will learn how to help workers uncover their transferable skills, embrace reskilling, and reframe their career transitions as opportunities for growth. We’ll highlight the power of empathy, demonstrate how AI-driven tools can illuminate new career paths, and underscore the importance of clear, supportive communication – ultimately empowering talent professionals to become true career transition experts.

Learning Objective 1: Identify in-demand, transferable skills by using AI to guide workers toward evolving career paths aligned with market needs.

Learning Objective 2: Apply empathy-grounded communication, informed by global HR data, to ensure laid-off employees understand their support options and retain trust.

Learning Objective 3: Adopt a skills-first, redeployment-minded framework that aligns development efforts, strengthens workforce agility, and builds long-term resilience.