Round Up January 2026

Digital Talent examines how talent acquisition must adapt in a rapidly changing digital economy, offering frameworks for recruiting, employer branding, and reskilling. The authors draw on industry experience to show how TA teams can use technology and strategic workforce planning to attract and retain modern talent. It discusses practical approaches to employer branding, recruitment marketing, and integrating new tools into hiring processes. The book also explores how organizations should prepare for AI-driven change and develop capabilities for continuous learning and mobility. Designed for TA leaders and HR practitioners, it blends forward-looking insight with actionable steps to modernize recruiting functions.

The Octopus Organization introduces a new organizational model inspired by the octopus's distributed intelligence, designed to help companies succeed in an era of rapid transformation and AI disruption. It emphasizes decentralizing decision-making to frontline teams, connecting knowledge across silos, balancing analytical, agile, and cultural leadership modes, and fostering resilience through continuous adaptation. The book offers actionable frameworks, case studies, and a step-by-step plan to empower teams, synchronize data, and cultivate trust and innovation, making it essential for leaders aiming to build adaptive, AI-powered organizations.