Headcount decisions are no longer internal conversations, they’re board-level discussions.
In a tighter market, People leaders are expected to explain talent investment in terms that resonate beyond HR. That means linking hiring, retention, and capability building directly to performance, risk and long-term value.
In this session, Andrea Bartlett shares how to approach those conversations with clarity and confidence. The focus is on how to frame trade-offs, quantify impact, and build credibility in the room where decisions are made.
You’ll walk away with:
• The metrics boards expect when evaluating headcount
• Ways to connect talent investment to business outcomes and risk
• How to show the cost of underinvesting in people
• Practical approaches to communicating with clarity at the executive level