Embracing the Future of HR: Insights and Innovations from the Rome Business School's Corporate Advisory Board Workshops

What are the CAB Workshops?

The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) at Rome Business School serves as a tool for integrating real-world business insights into academic excellence. With a focus on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, the CAB and its workshops have become a pivotal element in shaping the future of business education.

Designed ad hoc by the Rome Business School, they are opportunities to exchange views directly with CEOs, managers and industry professionals on business needs, future trends, skills and professionalism most in demand and thus shape our educational offering to give students the most up-to-date tools so they can have an impact on society.

Over the next few months we will be opening discussions with 105 Corporate Advisory Board Members , among which are Managers, CEOs and Professionals from 15 different industries, and getting feedback and insights from their direct experiences in 10 areas including HR, Operations & IT, Finance, CEO and General Management, Fashion & Luxury, Sports, Tourism & Food, Marketing,Sales & Communications, Arts, Media & Entertainment, Sustainability, Energy & CSR, Start Up, Founders and Unicorns.

Through the lens of Human Resources (HR), the recent CAB workshop has been a stimulating dialogue paving the way for improved student learning experiences, enhancing both the academic offering and networking opportunities.

The Impact of CAB Workshops on HR Education

The CAB workshops, a cornerstone of the Rome Business School’s commitment to excellence, bring together esteemed members from diverse sectors to discuss and dissect the evolving landscape of HR. These sessions have become a vital source of contemporary insights, directly influencing the school’s curriculum and providing students with an unrivaled understanding of the HR field’s current and future challenges.

Key insights from this workshop underscore the importance of diversity and inclusion, the acceleration of digital transformation, and the need for authentic relationships within organizations. The discussions highlight the essential role of smart working arrangements and the strategic use of AI in recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experience. Furthermore, the workshop emphasized the significance of adaptive leadership and the intricate balance between soft and hard skills, powered by advances in neuroscience and emotional intelligence.

Transforming Insights into Action: The HR Area

Key insights from these workshops include:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Emphasizing the need to increase female presence in management roles across various sectors and nurturing inclusive and adaptive corporate cultures through trust and empathy.
• Digital Transformation: Highlighting the acceleration of digital processes and the shift towards more authentic organizational relationships, challenging HR to engage employees meaningfully in an increasingly virtual world.
• Remote Working: The strategic importance of integrating remote working arrangements into modern HR practices to stay attractive to talents.
• AI in Recruitment: Utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance recruitment efficiency and improve candidate experience.
• Adaptive Leadership: The necessity for leaders to adapt to changing environments and maintain a balance between soft and hard skills.
• Neuroscience and Emotional Intelligence: Leveraging advances in neuroscience to develop emotional intelligence among HR professionals.
• Employer Branding vs. Candidate Experience: Finding the right balance between promoting the company and ensuring a positive experience for candidates.

Next Steps

Drawing from the rich discussions in the CAB workshops, the Rome Business School is integrating these insights into its curriculum, enhancing not only the educational framework but also ensuring its students are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern business world.

As the Rome Business School continues to foster a collaborative environment where academia meets industry, the impact of these workshops will undoubtedly extend beyond the classroom, shaping the future of management practices globally.