Ep 38: Career Convos for Design Systems People w/ Romina Kavcic

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#Arts #Graphic Design #Davy Fung + PJ Onori

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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…

2年之前 49:12

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This was a special LIVE RECORDING at The Future of Design Systems conference hosted by @IntoDSConf. Friend of the program @rominadesigner takes over as host. We talk about what hard skills are important to have (building components), and the novel idea of interviewing specifically for systems thinking.

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Ep 38: Career Convos for Design Systems People w/ Romina Kavcic

Design System Office Hours

published 2年之前

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#Arts #Graphic Design #Davy Fung + PJ Onori

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