About Amy Bouque:

Amy Bouque has a passion for empowering people to thrive at work and in life. As Chief People Officer for Kelly, a global leader in providing strategic workforce solutions and connecting talented people to great companies, she does exactly that.

Amy leads the human resources practices for the more than 5,000 internal full-time Kelly employees around the world. She views their dedication to connecting people of all backgrounds with work that enriches their lives as a truly noble cause.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Amy Bouque discuss:

• The shift from traditional hiring to managing full workforce ecosystems
• Rethinking degree requirements and prioritizing demonstrated skills and experience
• The growing importance of critical thinking in an AI-driven workplace
• How organizations can develop talent through alternative career paths and training
• The evolving role of leadership in building adaptable, future-ready workforces

Key Takeaways:

• Move beyond degree requirements and focus on demonstrated skills, learning agility, and real-world experience when hiring.
• Develop workforce ecosystems that integrate full-time, contract, and alternative talent to stay adaptable.
• Prioritize critical thinking and discernment as essential skills in an AI-augmented workplace.
• Invest in employee development and alternative career pathways to build a more resilient and inclusive workforce.

“We need leaders who understand how AI can and will disrupt work, the workforce, and keep a steady hand at the wheel, helping it make sense and helping people.” — Amy Bouque

Connect with Amy Bouque:  

Website: https://www.kellyservices.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybouque/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellyservices/

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/

Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com

Phone: 1-800-926-7370

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