Rethinking Talent Matching: Bridging the Gap Between Skills and Opportunities with Alexandra Levitt

In this episode of the "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson sits down with Alexandra Levitt, the founder and CEO of Inspiration at Work, to discuss the future of work, leadership, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Alexandra, a workforce futurist and Wall Street Journal columnist, shares her insights on how organizations can prepare for upcoming workforce trends and the unique challenges faced by the emerging Gen Z workforce.

Key Takeaways:

• Upskilling for the Future: Alexandra emphasizes the importance of applied technology skills and technological curiosity for women in the workforce, highlighting how these skills can enhance their unique strengths in emotional intelligence and creative problem-solving.
• Understanding Gen Z: The episode explores the expectations of Gen Z employees, who are entering the workforce with different experiences and challenges, particularly in communication and mental health. Organizations need to adapt their onboarding and training programs to meet these needs.
• The Role of Technology in DEI: Alexandra discusses how technology can help level the playing field in the workplace, particularly for underrepresented groups, and the necessity for organizations to embrace pay equity and transparency to foster a more inclusive environment.

Alexandra Levit is the founder and CEO of Inspiration at Work, a woman-owned futurist consulting business with the goal of preparing organizations and their employees to be competitive and marketable in the business world. A nationally syndicated columnist for the Wall Street Journal who currently anchors The Workplace Report, Alexandra has authored several books. She also consults, writes, and conducts proprietary research on leadership, management, human resources, technology adoption, entrepreneurship, innovation, learning and skills gaps, gender and generational differences, DEI issues, and other career and workplace trends on behalf of numerous Fortune 500 companies. Named to the Thinkers50’s Radar, a global organization that identifies the individuals developing the most compelling business and management ideas, she has also been recognized as having made a significant impact in her field by Northwestern University.