Exclusive Q&A | Blackstone's Assistant VP of HR on the firm's talent & diversity initiatives

There are many things that are likely at the forefront of HR professionals’ minds at the moment. Following the pandemic, The Great Resignation began, with millions of workers across the world leaving their jobs in search of new opportunities.

Fast forward several months, and an escalating cost-of-living crisis is fuelling yet more staff turnover, as workers seek higher salaries to cover growing household outgoings.

And who can forget the record labour shortages that the UK has faced, post-Brexit and post-lockdown.

It’s for the reasons above that companies should be keeping a keen eye on their talent pipeline, and ensure they’re futureproofing their business.