Josh Bersin

Global industry analyst, author, and founder/CEO of The Josh Bersin Company

Josh Bersin is an analyst, consultant, author, educator, and thought leader. As one of the leading HR and workplace industry analysts, he studies the world of work, HR and leadership practices, and the global talent technology market.

In 2001, he founded Bersin & Associates to provide research and advisory services focused on corporate learning. Over the next ten years, he expanded the company’s coverage to encompass HR, talent management, talent acquisition, and leadership and became a recognized expert in the talent market. He sold the company to Deloitte in 2012, when it became known as Bersin™ by Deloitte. He currently sits on the board of UC Berkeley Executive Education.

Bersin has since launched the Josh Bersin Academy, the world’s first global development academy for HR and talent professionals at all levels and across all industries. Serving as the Academy’s dean, Bersin guides its program offerings, interacts with members, and shares relevant research and insights to help HR and talent professionals stay current on the trends and practices needed to drive success in the modern world of work.

He has published several best-selling books including his latest work, “Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations.” His passion is to make work life better around the world by helping HR professionals and teams learn, stay informed, and develop deep expertise on world-leading practices that help their companies.