LinkedIn's Steve Cadigan: Rewriting HR, From Performance Reviews to Remote Work


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Feb 25 2025 26 mins  

The workplace is evolving faster than ever — are you keeping up or getting left behind? This week on THRIVE, Gene Marks chats with Steve Cadigan, author of Workquake and LinkedIn’s first Chief HR Officer, to break down the new rules of work. From career pivots to building a culture that spans four generations, Steve dives into the seismic shifts redefining the employer/employee relationship. He also offers fresh takes on performance reviews, the value of college degrees, and using AI to empower teams (not replace them). Listen now to discover new strategies and ideas for navigating the future of work.


Topics include:

00:00 – Episode preview and welcome

01:22 – Macro trends driving workplace change

02:26 – Changing workforce psychology

03:55 – Steve Cadigan’s background

05:10 – Developing culture within a multi-generational workforce

07:59 – Strategies for motivating employees

11:36 – Reevaluating performance reviews

13:43 – The value of college degrees

17:22 – Remote work perspectives

19:49 – Advice for organizations on remote work

23:29 – The impact of AI in the workplace

25:28 – Wrap up and thank you


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