Using Love for Transformative Change with Kai Cheng Thom

Migration Conversations

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HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Learn More: Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT…

πριν περίπου ένα χρόνο 45:39

Meet award winning writer, performance artist and community healer Kai Cheng Thom. She talks about how love can be a framework for transformative change and how even in the face of hate and denialism, compassion and love is what she has for everyone, even those that have none for her. We talk about her latest book, Falling in Love with Being Human, and how law students can use love in movement lawyering and community building. A must listen.

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Using Love for Transformative Change with Kai Cheng Thom

Migration Conversations

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