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Key HR Challenges: Building an HR function from the ground up for the organization, which had little in the way of HR when McGovern arrived. Key HR Accomplishments: Transitioning a 100% paper-based system to a comprehensive integrated platform. Michelle McGovern. MORE
With people analytics and data-driven workforce planning both ever-evolving, HR and business leaders must continuously be fearless in their pursuit of innovation and change within their organizations. HR has a responsibility to put the tools and strategies in place that will help the company do good things. Your CHRO is your most effective champion. Talent has the same challenges as other HR functions. MORE
This blog is part of a series explaining the technologies that help companies manage their people and money. This new world of work, this new workforce, and this new social contract between work and worker requires new ways of managing human capital. Enabling talent development. MORE
What does this mean for HR, and how will the changing nature of work impact the employee experience? Parker, who is responsible for leading Disney’s overall human resources strategy, global talent acquisition, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and many other initiatives for the company’s 199,000 employees around the world, has transformed the HR function, and its impact across the company. How will work continue to be disrupted in the years ahead? MORE
Kerry Chandler, CHRO for global entertainment company Endeavor, was installed recently as one of five new fellows of the National Academy of Human Resources , earning recognition from the nation’s most prestigious HR organization for her work during the pandemic and throughout her career. MORE
In the never-ending quest to boost HR’s profile in the C-suite, CHROs must first surround themselves with top-notch talent in their own departments, according to new research from Korn Ferry. The problem, the same survey finds, is that serious talent gaps exist within the HR suite. More specifically, CHROs were asked to name the skills they find are most lacking as they search for human resources talent. MORE
Brand spanking new theories expound on how to better handle this gigantic new arena that is still known as talent. Among them is a bona fide potential game-changer: the CHRO. Just as the other talented people occupying those Knoll chairs in the conference room all have specific purviews that complement the central focal point of the CEO , the CHRO does as well. Here are the top four reasons a CHRO belongs in the C-Suite and everyone will be happier. MORE
Long-time observers of the HR technology industry traditionally have not considered health and safety to be part of the territory. The industries with on-site medical teams never purchased much talent management software. Clear problem resolution became the hallmark of great HR. MORE
More than ever before, the business world needs strong HR leaders. The changing workforce demographics require a more nimble and skilled approach to linking talent and business outcomes. A February 2015 study — conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Visier — surveyed 301 corporate executives at companies with revenue of $1 billion or more across America and asked about sought-after HR leadership skills. Why The Talent Function is Under Pressure to Perform. MORE
You need the right People Analytics Leader in order to build an effective and strategic people analytics function. Whether you are looking to hire or become a People Analytics Leader for your organization, I encourage you to continue reading and download this job description for use in your talent acquisition efforts ! In the coming weeks, we’ll also release job descriptions for CHRO and HRBPs. I’ve even seen some go on to become the CHRO! Team Management. MORE
In this article I share 4 pieces of research I hope will assist you in using the most effective HR job titles: HR Job Titles Hierarchy — An pyramid of the basic org chart of HR teams. Examples of the job titles used in the 6 tiers/levels of those HR titles. HR Temp. MORE
Buckingham’s research has also explored what he says should be another HR priority: shaping the talent brand, a topic that he will dive into at his keynote during the upcoming HR Tech Conference. It’s the same with HR. MORE
How this veteran CHRO is turning his focus to AI ‘for the common good’: The Allen Institute for AI recently announced Tim Mulligan as its first CHRO. The HR veteran says he is eager to work with the company’s AI research team to use AI to improve its own internal HR practices. MORE
We all know that HR is at a crossroads. One of the hottest topics being discussed at the C-suite level is whether HR should be split into two distinct functions – one that handles administration and one that manages leadership and organization. Charan, an advisor to CEOs, said this: “I talk with CEOs across the globe who are disappointed in their HR people. One thing both viewpoints agree on: HR is mired in administrative tasks like never before. MORE
There’s another C-suite role in town — the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The HR department is responsible for hiring, managing employee benefits , ensuring labor law compliance, and a myriad of other responsibilities. That’s where a CHRO steps in. MORE
Today’s HR landscape is more complex than ever before: globalization is taking the competition for talent worldwide, four generations are in the workplace at the same time , and contract workers account for at least one-third of the workforce. This contrasts with finance, sales, marketing, and other functions, where fact-based decisions are the norm. One of the most famous quotes in business management is, if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. MORE
Jeff Schmitz took a nontraditional path into HR—and it’s one that he says has prepared him well to lead the function through the evolutions happening today. HRE: How has your marketing and product management background helped inform your approach to the CHRO role? MORE
Kathleen Hogan , executive vice president, human resources, and chief people officer at Microsoft, knows what it takes to be a successful HR leader: She’s helped transform Microsoft’s culture to make it one of the biggest success stories in recent history. HR has such a deep purpose.” MORE
In a Q2 2017 article entitled “ Defining Digitalization: Creating a Common Vision, ” Katy Connealy Weber and Michael Hanrahan of CEB’s Corporate Leadership Council indicated that in response to the increasing digitization of products, channels, and operations, fully 68 percent of CHROs “plan to prioritize improving the organization’s talent analytics capabilities.”. If HR can help managers ask better questions, perhaps we can obtain better answers, using data, and make better decisions. MORE
Valenzuela started his tenure as CHRO at HireVue in November, leading all people functions for the HR technology platform, which specializes in video interview software. He has since held HR leadership positions at Dell, SunPower Corp., Related: Spring HR Tech is coming. MORE
HR leaders reflect on the lessons learned during the height of COVID-19 and share three ways the world of work has been permanently impacted. And HR is at the forefront, faced with the challenge of developing new workforce strategies in a world that will never be the same again. MORE
Bad hires, regrettable attrition, cost overruns, poor productivity — these are just a few of the challenges HR leaders face every day. Many common HR metrics do not provide strategic value to the business. HR effectiveness. HR data is inherently messy and difficult to integrate. MORE
Does HR drive more effectiveness and organizational performance by improving traditional HR value propositions, such as compliance and services, or by improving decisions? Beyond HR , which was published ten years ago, advocated a “decision science” to advance HR, talent management, work, and organization design. Decisions: Adding value by improving decisions inside and outside the function. Analyzing HR and business metrics. MORE
Analytics is the new buzzword in talent management, but that doesn't mean it's the new reality. For all of the business insights HR data promises to provide—predicting performance, boosting engagement, improving succession—there are as many questions about how to implement a data program in the first place. Analytics programs require a significant investment of time, money and resources, presenting a challenge for busy and budget-strapped HR departments. MORE
Visier recently sponsored the People Analytics Summit 2021 on September 14, 2021, an online international summit with 100s of attendees and insightful presentations from 30 heads of people analytics and CHRO’s from leading global brands. This is not just an HR responsibility. MORE
CHRO’s who come from non-HR backgrounds discover that HR is the most impactful of all functions. Their experience holds important lessons for all HR leaders. CHRO’s from non-HR backgrounds say the CHRO role can be the best and most impactful of all leadership positions. We interviewed CHROs who arrived at the role after careers outside of HR. Yet, our interviews suggest the success function is multiplicative. MORE
Maxine Carrington describes herself as 80% HR leader, 20% lawyer. It’s a realization that came to her gradually throughout her diverse career journey, which includes roles as assistant general counsel and later manager of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations. MORE
In recent years, there has been much chatter about the value of HR taking advantage of cloud-based technology. And the most optimistic executives reside in HR. Currently, C-suite executives, including the CHRO, have a high degree of shared responsibility around cloud transformation. MORE
Averbook, co-founder and CEO of Leapgen and an HRE columnist, will explore these ideas in depth during a keynote address at Spring HR Tech , a free, virtual conference held March 16-19. Spring HR Tech: Register here for Averbook’s session and much more. MORE
The future of HR is rapidly evolving as technology does, which means that the core role of the Chief Human Resources Officer is changing too. Successful Chief Human Resources Officers have to be true strategic advisors to their business and drive organizational performance through HR strategy. MORE
This was a key takeaway from a summit of HR leaders and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) experts, who met to discuss the future of HR and the trends shaping it. It goes without saying that great HR functions are strategic: they play a vocal role in critical business decisions and control a significant portion of a company’s expenses. Today’s business environment is more complex than ever before, creating an unmatched opportunity for HR to create value for the business. MORE
This month, HRE is helping HR leaders prepare for the year ahead with a series featuring insigh ts from industry experts, thought leaders and others about what we can learn from 2020 and the challenges coming in 2021. HRE : What was HR’s shining moment in 2020? MORE
With a law degree, hospitality experience, more than a dozen years as CHRO of the nation’s most-visited zoo and a leadership book under his belt, to say Tim Mulligan’s career path has been interesting is an understatement. Mulligan recently spoke with HRE about the future of AI in HR. MORE
Spearheading much of the dramatic change were CHROs and other HR leaders responsible for how, where, when and with what resources the workforce could get support, continue to work productively, stay physically safe and mentally well, and remain connected to the organization. MORE
A recent article by the Harvard Business Review titled, People Before Strategy, discussed how CEOs should be working with the CHRO to elevate HR’s role as a high level strategist within the C-suite. In the article, research showed that CEOs consistently name human capital as their top challenge, yet the same CEOs rank HR as only being the eighth or ninth most important function. This is why hiring and retaining top talent is at the forefront of their mind. MORE
It follows, then, that the roles and responsibilities of senior HR leaders are incredibly important. . Indeed, an apt description of the senior HR role comes from Christine Hayward , executive director at global executive search organization IIC Partners. MORE
I have written a few times recently about how HR technology is in a kind of “golden age,” where innovation, investment and capabilities in HR tech have all surged—leading to more and better HR tech solutions across all areas that are available to HR leaders and organizations of all sizes. MORE
When Barbara Kennedy arrived at Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bank to serve as executive vice president and chief human resources officer in the spring of 2018, the bank’s HR function was admittedly behind the times. MORE
HRExecutive
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Kathleen Hogan , executive vice president, human resources, and chief people officer at Microsoft, knows what it takes to be a successful HR leader: She’s helped transform Microsoft’s culture to make it one of the biggest success stories in recent history. HR has such a deep purpose.”
HRExecutive
OCTOBER 14, 2021
With a law degree, hospitality experience, more than a dozen years as CHRO of the nation’s most-visited zoo and a leadership book under his belt, to say Tim Mulligan’s career path has been interesting is an understatement. Mulligan recently spoke with HRE about the future of AI in HR.
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HRExecutive
MARCH 3, 2021
Maxine Carrington describes herself as 80% HR leader, 20% lawyer. It’s a realization that came to her gradually throughout her diverse career journey, which includes roles as assistant general counsel and later manager of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations.
HRExecutive
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Kerry Chandler, CHRO for global entertainment company Endeavor, was installed recently as one of five new fellows of the National Academy of Human Resources , earning recognition from the nation’s most prestigious HR organization for her work during the pandemic and throughout her career.
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HRExecutive
OCTOBER 6, 2021
When Barbara Kennedy arrived at Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bank to serve as executive vice president and chief human resources officer in the spring of 2018, the bank’s HR function was admittedly behind the times.
HRExecutive
JANUARY 27, 2021
Valenzuela started his tenure as CHRO at HireVue in November, leading all people functions for the HR technology platform, which specializes in video interview software. He has since held HR leadership positions at Dell, SunPower Corp., Related: Spring HR Tech is coming.
HRExecutive
JUNE 23, 2021
Jeff Schmitz took a nontraditional path into HR—and it’s one that he says has prepared him well to lead the function through the evolutions happening today. HRE: How has your marketing and product management background helped inform your approach to the CHRO role?
HRExecutive
AUGUST 14, 2020
Long-time observers of the HR technology industry traditionally have not considered health and safety to be part of the territory. The industries with on-site medical teams never purchased much talent management software. Clear problem resolution became the hallmark of great HR.
Visier - Talent Acquisition
JULY 6, 2020
Bad hires, regrettable attrition, cost overruns, poor productivity — these are just a few of the challenges HR leaders face every day. Many common HR metrics do not provide strategic value to the business. HR effectiveness. HR data is inherently messy and difficult to integrate.
i4cp
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
What does this mean for HR, and how will the changing nature of work impact the employee experience? Parker, who is responsible for leading Disney’s overall human resources strategy, global talent acquisition, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and many other initiatives for the company’s 199,000 employees around the world, has transformed the HR function, and its impact across the company. How will work continue to be disrupted in the years ahead?
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HRExecutive
JUNE 29, 2021
Buckingham’s research has also explored what he says should be another HR priority: shaping the talent brand, a topic that he will dive into at his keynote during the upcoming HR Tech Conference. It’s the same with HR.
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HRExecutive
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Spearheading much of the dramatic change were CHROs and other HR leaders responsible for how, where, when and with what resources the workforce could get support, continue to work productively, stay physically safe and mentally well, and remain connected to the organization.
HRExecutive
JUNE 18, 2021
In recent years, there has been much chatter about the value of HR taking advantage of cloud-based technology. And the most optimistic executives reside in HR. Currently, C-suite executives, including the CHRO, have a high degree of shared responsibility around cloud transformation.
HRExecutive
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Key HR Challenges: Building an HR function from the ground up for the organization, which had little in the way of HR when McGovern arrived. Key HR Accomplishments: Transitioning a 100% paper-based system to a comprehensive integrated platform. Michelle McGovern.
HRExecutive
DECEMBER 18, 2020
This month, HRE is helping HR leaders prepare for the year ahead with a series featuring insigh ts from industry experts, thought leaders and others about what we can learn from 2020 and the challenges coming in 2021. HRE : What was HR’s shining moment in 2020?
HRO Today
JUNE 9, 2020
HR leaders reflect on the lessons learned during the height of COVID-19 and share three ways the world of work has been permanently impacted. And HR is at the forefront, faced with the challenge of developing new workforce strategies in a world that will never be the same again.
HRExecutive
OCTOBER 15, 2021
How this veteran CHRO is turning his focus to AI ‘for the common good’: The Allen Institute for AI recently announced Tim Mulligan as its first CHRO. The HR veteran says he is eager to work with the company’s AI research team to use AI to improve its own internal HR practices.
HRExecutive
MARCH 3, 2021
Averbook, co-founder and CEO of Leapgen and an HRE columnist, will explore these ideas in depth during a keynote address at Spring HR Tech , a free, virtual conference held March 16-19. Spring HR Tech: Register here for Averbook’s session and much more.
DATIS
JULY 8, 2015
A recent article by the Harvard Business Review titled, People Before Strategy, discussed how CEOs should be working with the CHRO to elevate HR’s role as a high level strategist within the C-suite. In the article, research showed that CEOs consistently name human capital as their top challenge, yet the same CEOs rank HR as only being the eighth or ninth most important function. This is why hiring and retaining top talent is at the forefront of their mind.
Visier - Talent Acquisition
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Visier recently sponsored the People Analytics Summit 2021 on September 14, 2021, an online international summit with 100s of attendees and insightful presentations from 30 heads of people analytics and CHRO’s from leading global brands. This is not just an HR responsibility.
Visier
MAY 30, 2018
With people analytics and data-driven workforce planning both ever-evolving, HR and business leaders must continuously be fearless in their pursuit of innovation and change within their organizations. HR has a responsibility to put the tools and strategies in place that will help the company do good things. Your CHRO is your most effective champion. Talent has the same challenges as other HR functions.
Business Management Daily
JANUARY 11, 2021
There’s another C-suite role in town — the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The HR department is responsible for hiring, managing employee benefits , ensuring labor law compliance, and a myriad of other responsibilities. That’s where a CHRO steps in.
Ongig
MARCH 10, 2020
In this article I share 4 pieces of research I hope will assist you in using the most effective HR job titles: HR Job Titles Hierarchy — An pyramid of the basic org chart of HR teams. Examples of the job titles used in the 6 tiers/levels of those HR titles. HR Temp.
Cornerstone On Demand
AUGUST 4, 2015
Analytics is the new buzzword in talent management, but that doesn't mean it's the new reality. For all of the business insights HR data promises to provide—predicting performance, boosting engagement, improving succession—there are as many questions about how to implement a data program in the first place. Analytics programs require a significant investment of time, money and resources, presenting a challenge for busy and budget-strapped HR departments.
Analytics in HR
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The future of HR is rapidly evolving as technology does, which means that the core role of the Chief Human Resources Officer is changing too. Successful Chief Human Resources Officers have to be true strategic advisors to their business and drive organizational performance through HR strategy.
HRExecutive
AUGUST 25, 2021
I have written a few times recently about how HR technology is in a kind of “golden age,” where innovation, investment and capabilities in HR tech have all surged—leading to more and better HR tech solutions across all areas that are available to HR leaders and organizations of all sizes.
HRExecutive
MAY 3, 2017
In the never-ending quest to boost HR’s profile in the C-suite, CHROs must first surround themselves with top-notch talent in their own departments, according to new research from Korn Ferry. The problem, the same survey finds, is that serious talent gaps exist within the HR suite. More specifically, CHROs were asked to name the skills they find are most lacking as they search for human resources talent.
Visier
AUGUST 1, 2017
Does HR drive more effectiveness and organizational performance by improving traditional HR value propositions, such as compliance and services, or by improving decisions? Beyond HR , which was published ten years ago, advocated a “decision science” to advance HR, talent management, work, and organization design. Decisions: Adding value by improving decisions inside and outside the function. Analyzing HR and business metrics.
TalentCulture
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
We all know that HR is at a crossroads. One of the hottest topics being discussed at the C-suite level is whether HR should be split into two distinct functions – one that handles administration and one that manages leadership and organization. Charan, an advisor to CEOs, said this: “I talk with CEOs across the globe who are disappointed in their HR people. One thing both viewpoints agree on: HR is mired in administrative tasks like never before.
SuccessFactors
JULY 24, 2017
In a Q2 2017 article entitled “ Defining Digitalization: Creating a Common Vision, ” Katy Connealy Weber and Michael Hanrahan of CEB’s Corporate Leadership Council indicated that in response to the increasing digitization of products, channels, and operations, fully 68 percent of CHROs “plan to prioritize improving the organization’s talent analytics capabilities.”. If HR can help managers ask better questions, perhaps we can obtain better answers, using data, and make better decisions.
Visier - Talent Acquisition
MARCH 20, 2018
Today’s HR landscape is more complex than ever before: globalization is taking the competition for talent worldwide, four generations are in the workplace at the same time , and contract workers account for at least one-third of the workforce. This contrasts with finance, sales, marketing, and other functions, where fact-based decisions are the norm. One of the most famous quotes in business management is, if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.
Visier
APRIL 27, 2015
More than ever before, the business world needs strong HR leaders. The changing workforce demographics require a more nimble and skilled approach to linking talent and business outcomes. A February 2015 study — conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Visier — surveyed 301 corporate executives at companies with revenue of $1 billion or more across America and asked about sought-after HR leadership skills. Why The Talent Function is Under Pressure to Perform.
Visier
JUNE 1, 2017
CHRO’s who come from non-HR backgrounds discover that HR is the most impactful of all functions. Their experience holds important lessons for all HR leaders. CHRO’s from non-HR backgrounds say the CHRO role can be the best and most impactful of all leadership positions. We interviewed CHROs who arrived at the role after careers outside of HR. Yet, our interviews suggest the success function is multiplicative.
SAP Innovation
JUNE 8, 2015
Brand spanking new theories expound on how to better handle this gigantic new arena that is still known as talent. Among them is a bona fide potential game-changer: the CHRO. Just as the other talented people occupying those Knoll chairs in the conference room all have specific purviews that complement the central focal point of the CEO , the CHRO does as well. Here are the top four reasons a CHRO belongs in the C-Suite and everyone will be happier.
Visier
JULY 18, 2018
You need the right People Analytics Leader in order to build an effective and strategic people analytics function. Whether you are looking to hire or become a People Analytics Leader for your organization, I encourage you to continue reading and download this job description for use in your talent acquisition efforts ! In the coming weeks, we’ll also release job descriptions for CHRO and HRBPs. I’ve even seen some go on to become the CHRO! Team Management.
Visier
MARCH 7, 2017
This was a key takeaway from a summit of HR leaders and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) experts, who met to discuss the future of HR and the trends shaping it. It goes without saying that great HR functions are strategic: they play a vocal role in critical business decisions and control a significant portion of a company’s expenses. Today’s business environment is more complex than ever before, creating an unmatched opportunity for HR to create value for the business.
Workday
JUNE 22, 2020
This blog is part of a series explaining the technologies that help companies manage their people and money. This new world of work, this new workforce, and this new social contract between work and worker requires new ways of managing human capital. Enabling talent development.
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