Talent management news from around the web: September 15 – 19, 2025

How HR can adapt to the up and coming generation of leaders 

People leaders should focus on change management strategies as millennials, and eventually Gen Zers, take on managerial and leadership roles. 

Talent development powered by AI: 5 critical lessons for CXOs 

AI systems don’t implement themselves ethically or effectively. Success requires intentional human leadership, thoughtful cultural change and conscious choices about how these powerful technologies are designed, deployed and governed. 

Most employees would accept lower salary to work with close friends, KPMG finds 

Notably, nearly all survey respondents expressed interest in AI becoming a friend or in AI systems that suggest co-workers based on shared interests. 

Why talent management strategies go wrong — and how to fix them 

Meritocracy is intended to level the playing field and reward individuals based on merit; in practice, it can often end up reinforcing unfairness and privilege. Here’s how to fix what’s gone wrong.