Bill Kerr

@HarvardHBS Prof, #ManagingTheFutureOfWork initiative ... Bama native, not digitally native. GIFT OF GLOBAL TALENT (

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Will the US continue to be the world leader in attracting global talent, or will it squander this gift? How can the gain from global talent flows be better shared? Please have a read and let me know your thoughts!
https://t.co/tffXmKqFP4

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Skilled trades shortages are often framed as a pipeline problem. But what if it’s a signaling problem?
On #ManagingTheFutureOfWork @DarnellEpps7 on making skills visible—via portfolios, not resumes—to improve matching across workers, schools, and employers https://t.co/29RqopiO97

[NBER @nberpubs]

Norwegian workers initially employed in declining occupations maintain employment but suffer roughly one year of lost earnings over the next 18 years, from Erling Barth, Maria Forthun Hoen, Sari Pekkala Kerr, and @william_r_kerr https://t.co/xWDnIOqe0u

[Joe Fuller @JosephBFuller]

On #ManagingTheFutureOfWork: From job disruption to a new undergraduate model. @william_r_kerr welcomes back @salkhanacademy. Re-skilling pathways, AI’s mixed impact on education, and the shift toward skills employers value. https://t.co/zrXnBBZHGO #Workforce #EdTech

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Great to continue the conversation with @salkhanacademy on #ManagingTheFutureOfWork: The urgency of re-skilling and in an AI-driven labor market, early returns on AI in education, and a new take on college. https://t.co/7gkJXfnvUl #EdTech #Workforce

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

For an inside look at how top CEOs are approaching workforce challenges amid AI upheaval and global uncertainty, listen to the latest episode of the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast. @JosephBFuller welcomes @BizRoundtable's Kristen Silverberg. https://t.co/eiBZRAgY0X #Skills #AI

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Great example of a multilayered corporate #WorkforceStrategy that blends stability and innovation. Pleased to host @Siemens Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Judith Wiese, on the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast. https://t.co/LiRIuTTPEm #Skills

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

#AI and a tight job market reinforce the need for #WorkBasedLearning. On #ManagingTheFutureOfWork, catch my interview with @riipen co-founder and CEO Dana Stephenson. Project-based experiential learning embedded in coursework. https://t.co/imL01OM23s #Workforce

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Hiring a CEO has always been high stakes, but with rising churn, #AI challenges, and global volatility, mismatches are getting costlier. On the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast, @JosephBFuller welcomes Tom Monahan, CEO of @Heidrick. https://t.co/TTg94O7bw8

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

On the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast: Enjoyed the opportunity to learn from a former student: @HBSAlumni Josh Bronstein, Head of Global Talent at @BankofAmerica. Managing talent in a 213,000-person firm. Balancing innovation and institutional knowledge. https://t.co/CT28gyLcAO

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Look for our #ManagingTheFutureOfWork 2025 year-end review and 2026 preview. My colleague @JosephBFuller and I reflect on top podcast episodes, major workforce themes, our research, and the forthcoming MFW book.
Video: https://t.co/AesR4BfZRv
Podcast: https://t.co/L1lk1vVdWV

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

On the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast, we present a special episode of the @HarvardHBS Skydeck alumni podcast: Lissy Hu (MD/MBA 2014), CEO of Ascend Learning, shares her entrepreneurial and leadership journey with host Daniel Morrell. https://t.co/Q0zuC3otKO #Skills

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

On the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast, HubSpot’s pragmatic, all-in AI transition w/ CPO Helen Russell and CSO Jon Dick. Company-wide AI fluency, task-level redesign, and cautious efficiency claims amid rapid change. https://t.co/gGyvV8ip3g
#AI #Leadership #CRM #Upskilling #HR

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

What's the view of the #AI revolution from the vantage point of digital talent platforms? On the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast, @JosephBFuller talks to @Fiverr CEO, @michakaufman. Find the episode at https://t.co/CVKstzY2Do #workforce #skills #freelance #leadership

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Tech transformation during a turnaround demands careful workforce planning. Listen to the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast for @JosephBFuller's conversation w/ @WellsFargo #HR lead, Bei Ling. https://t.co/94HrZiztfW
#AI #Skills #InternalTalent #HR #WorkforceDiversity #Leadership

[NBER @nberpubs]

Workers earning minimum wages typically show stronger future careers, and state minimum wage policies do not significantly alter these relative trajectories, from Sari Pekkala Kerr, @william_r_kerr, and Louis J. Maiden https://t.co/LNlrM6Bnph

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

On the latest episode of the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast, listen to @JosephBFuller's guest appearance on the TechWolf podcast. Why #AI adoption and #skillsbased hiring lag and how #CHROs can step up. https://t.co/LFvcKcCgPs

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

If a competitive payroll means fewer FTEs—and #AI-savvy firms rely more on flexible, project-based talent—what does that mean for career paths? On the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast, @JosephBFuller hosts @HarvardHBS executive fellow @jtwinsor. https://t.co/UQciwEMLTB

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

The latest #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast features my conversation with Bright Data CEO, Or Lenchner. Great look at the infrastructure and policy issues around #DataCollection for #AI, #E-commernce, and #robotics. https://t.co/1s8zuAnsoe #GenAI #Workforce #Automation #Skills

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

Is #AI an efficiency play or growth opportunity? As they help clients navigate the choice, consulting firms are learning from their own adoption struggles. On #ManagingTheFutureOfWork, listen to @JosephBFuller's convo with @EYnews AI leader, Dan Diasio. https://t.co/K43eetx951

[Bill Kerr @william_r_kerr]

The wrangling over official jobs stats can obscure #JobQuality. On the #ManagingTheFutureOfWork podcast, @JFFtweets CEO, @MariaKFlynn highlights: Job quality = pay, safety, voice, advancement, time control; Yet 63% of key groups still lack quality jobs. https://t.co/lDqTqKmanh