Emerging Talent Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine With Brian Kropp and Peter Aykens

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has organizations across the
globe considering the impact on their most important asset —
their people. This episode covers the medium-term and long-term
issues CHROs should consider in the event of a protracted
invasion.


In this Talent Angle interview, Gartner’s chief of HR research
Brian Kropp and Gartner HR practice vice president Peter Aykens
discuss the talent implications of the Russian invasion on
Ukraine and considerations for future crises. While most
organizations are underway with immediate response efforts, HR
leaders should prepare for the additional complexities of a
continued conflict and carry these lessons into future
disruptions.


Brian Kropp is Gartner’s chief of HR research. He oversees
Gartner’s research, tools, services and support for CHROs and
their leadership teams. Before joining Gartner, he worked in a
variety of roles, conducting different types of economic analysis
to drive critical business outcomes. He holds a bachelor’s degree
and a master’s degree in economics from Clemson University, and a
doctorate in public policy and applied economics from the
University of North Carolina.


Peter Aykens is a practice vice president in Gartner’s HR
practice. He is responsible for building and leading research
teams within the practice to address clients’ key initiatives.
Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner
leading research teams focused on banking and financial services
strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business
strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product
challenges. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science
from St. Olaf College; a master’s degree in international
politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the
University College of Wales, Aberystwyth); and a master’s degree
and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.