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The recruiter is morphing into a “strategic talent advisor,” new iCIMS report finds

HR Brew

At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic , C-suite leaders demanded more from the HR function and its leaders. Many CHROs and CPOs found themselves and their efforts essential to business strategy (if they weren’t considered so already) amid the public health crisis. The strategic talent advisor.

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Innovation at IBM: Announcing the 2024 HR Executive of the Year

HRExecutive

Twenty-five years ago, Nickle LaMoreaux landed an HR internship position at IBM while studying industrial relations at Cornell University; the following year, she was offered a role as a recruiting and talent manager. The last four years have brought immense transformation to the field of HR.

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Why CHRO succession planning is getting more challenging

HRExecutive

Succession planning is imperative for C-suite positions, including the CHRO role. Meanwhile, some HR leaders are working 80-hour weeks , leading efforts to integrate AI into HR, and instituting layoffs as economic fears persist , HR experts note. That reluctance is creating problems for CHRO succession planning.

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What’s changed in HR tech since 2021? New research offers a snapshot

HRExecutive

“When I talk to organizations, a lot of them are still struggling to do some of the basic stuff,” she says, referring to core HR functions such as people strategy and employee experience. Upskilling in AI and automation remains critical, yet it is under-prioritized, according to the Forrester analyst.

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This HR veteran’s advice about AI in HR in 2025? ‘Take a deep breath’

HRExecutive

Kevin Cox has seen a lot of disruption in HR during his 35 years in the profession. That’s why the former GE CHRO may have a slightly contrarian point of view on the future of AI in HR. The hype around AI, Cox says, has many HR professionals focusing on the wrong place. “I with a minor question about AI.

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AI agents are set to explode: Reports forecast 45% annual growth rate

HRExecutive

AI agents are taking the tech mainstage, but what does this mean for HR leaders? At the recent HR Executive and Future Talent Council event at Bentley University near Boston, I talked with Top 100 HR Tech Influencer Joey Price about what he’s hearing from HR leaders.

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What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

HRExecutive

research tell the tale, with HR leaders emphasizing the impact of change-related topics on their agenda. While hiring and retaining key talent again claimed the top spot among HRs challenges, human resources continues to broaden its aperture, seemingly driven by external shifts.