The Frontline Talent of the Future initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum, empowers senior executives leading at the intersection of people and operations — such as Chief Transformation Officers and global heads of operations — to shape the future of industrial work.
We surface proven strategies and innovations from leading sites to help organizations attract, retain, upskill, and engage their frontline workforce. Our goal is to enable human-centric, high-performing operations that are ready for the future of manufacturing.
Addressing workforce challenges requires a fresh approach—one that goes beyond traditional strategies to embrace innovative and proven practices for attracting, retaining, upskilling, and reskilling industrial workers, ultimately enhancing both workforce stability and operational productivity
To navigate the evolving landscape, it is essential to identify the changing skill sets and roles that support effective human-machine collaboration, and to explore how organizations can proactively prepare their workforce to thrive in increasingly automated and intelligent manufacturing and supply chain environments.
From empowering factories with talent strategies to amplifying worker voices and sharing frontline solutions across industries, we’re enabling the shift toward more stable, productive, and human-centric workplaces.
Sharing knowledge and insights about the best approaches to attract, retain, upskill and reskill frontline workforce as part of the Frontline Talent Champions community.
Developing and piloting talent strategies that enable organizations to unlock new level of productivity and stability
Elevating voice of frontline workforce, showcasing human-centric industrial sites, upskilling and reskilling in action, and worker safety and wellbeing initiatives enabling workforce engagement
Explore our in-depth reports and expert analyses on the evolving world of frontline work — uncover trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of frontline talent. Downloadable insights to inform your strategy and drive impact
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