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6 HR lessons from Microsoft’s CHRO

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In this role as the CHRO, and generally in the HR function, it’s about the ability to make a difference in the lives of employees, and to try to make their experience better,” she says. “HR Related: This game developer CHRO has found a winning talent strategy Recognize the power of your leadership team, HR and peers.

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Are we ready for CHRO readiness?

HRExecutive

Why is it that more than half of companies remain unable (or perhaps unwilling) to develop CHRO-ready successors? Should we be proud of infusing non-HR talent into CHRO roles, or troubled by it? Further, it is common—and many would say likely—that a change in CEO will yield a change in CHRO. Is 50% readiness good enough?

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This software company CHRO says ‘data is king’ for HR

HRExecutive

Data is king. Click HERE to see more Insights from a CHRO. HR people are notoriously bad at financial acumen and, when you understand those levers better, you can influence easier and make better programs to move the business forward. The days of arguing from subjective positions [are gone]. 1 thing is to learn P&L.

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What the path from tech to talent taught this UScellular CHRO

HRExecutive

We need to get clear on the value of the outcome, the deliverable or the project, and then use data to track, measure and communicate the value we’re delivering. Click here to read more Insights from a CHRO. HRE: What do you anticipate will be the biggest change you’ll bring to UScellular’s talent strategy in your first year as CHRO?

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Why this CHRO says it’s time for an ‘HR revolution’

HRExecutive

And that shift is both necessitating and enabling an “HR revolution,” says Alex Kweskin, executive vice president and CHRO of Banc of California , which employs about 700 people. The key is not just sharing information on our progress but transforming our data into action, which informs and shapes our strategy.

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58+ real-life interview questions for HR roles with sample answers

Workable

This includes questions for nearly every HR-related role, including talent acquisition specialist, HR director, recruitment manager, recruiter, VP of HR, head of people operations, CHRO, diversity and inclusion manager, Compensation and Benefits Manager, and HR Business Partner. Can you explain the steps of your talent acquisition process?

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New year, new priorities: 5 common CHRO themes

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CHROs also recognize that more investment in capabilities is needed. Historically, HR has underinvested in data, systems, processes, and AI to meet the growing demands. This has led to a new emphasis on internal mobility and enabling nontraditional and nonlinear career paths across the organization. .

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