5-3 The Mobility Matrix: Strategic Workforce Planning With Pearson's Sadhana Bhide

In this insightful episode, host Judee Duran (Director of Global Advisory Services at Sirva) sits down with Sadhana Bhide, Strategic Workforce Planning expert at Pearson, to explore how organizations can future-proof their workforce. They discuss the evolving role of HR, the integration of AI, and the importance of human-centered skills in a rapidly changing global landscape. From data-driven planning to fostering a culture of continuous learning, this episode is a must-listen for HR and mobility leaders navigating transformation.

Key Takeaways: 

• Strategic workforce planning starts with knowing your current talent landscape and aligning it with future business needs.
• Human-centered skills remain essential and must be developed alongside technical capabilities.
• AI and technology should be integrated intentionally, treated like new team members, and supported with proper onboarding and training.
• A culture of continuous learning is critical to keep pace with change and support internal mobility.
• Global Mobility is a strategic lever for talent and maximizing ROI, enabling organizations to respond to change, optimize resources, and enhance employee experience.

Sadhana Bhide, is the Strategic Workforce Planning SME at Pearson, where she partners with organizations to design, implement, and embed comprehensive SWP strategies.

As an experienced HR business partner and leader, Sadhana has spearheaded enterprise-wide workforce transformation across banking (Barclays), wholesale distribution (Rexel Groupe), and broadcast news (ITN). She specializes in architecting HR strategies that align with business objectives, digital transformation, and organizational change, with particular expertise in workforce career transition, upskilling, and career mobility initiatives.

A published author, Sadhana contributed a research case study to the SAGE Handbook of Mentoring (2017). She holds an MA in HR Management from the University of Westminster and a BSc in Genetics from Queen Mary, London University.

Judee Duran, Director of Global Advisory Services at Sirva, brings over 15 years of Global Mobility experience across retail, finance, and tech industries. She specializes in workforce strategy optimization through data-driven insights, having scaled mobility programs from foundational to strategic levels. Notable achievements include securing bespoke immigration legislation in Canada for expedited international talent hiring. A frequent conference speaker on AI and workforce strategy, Judee holds degrees from University of Toronto and UBC, plus ICCRC certification. Her expertise spans global immigration, talent planning, compliance navigation, and integrating AI into workforce strategies to drive organizational success.

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