Tag: CHRO

HR Query: CHRO Insights on HR Automation and Employee Retention

Recent research shows that HR professionals spend nearly 8 hours a week on routine, administrative tasks. With the proliferation of AI, barriers to automation are falling rapidly, and HR leaders need to take advantage of automation tools that enhance efficiency and save precious time and resources. While automation can streamline HR operations, it can also […]

Faces of HR: SHRM’s CHRO on the Art of Simplicity

Jim Link’s path to CHRO at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) started with a lucky break: An internship at General Electric threw him headfirst into the world of HR. Tasked with both crafting the company newsletter and navigating the complexities of union grievances, his early exposure to the crucial roles of communication and […]

What’s the Difference Between CHRO and CPO?

In the hierarchy of modern corporate structures, the roles of Chief People Officer (CPO) and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) stand out as pivotal to organizational success. However, there is often some confusion and misunderstanding about the similarities and differences between these two C-suite roles. While both positions focus on human capital, their scope and […]

Faces of HR: Heidi Burton in Harmony with Growth at Stinson LLP

Heidi Burton isn’t your average HR leader. She’s a strategist, a sculptor of talent, and the mastermind behind Stinson LLP‘s thriving HR landscape. As chief HR officer, she works together with firm leadership to identify the needs that fuel growth. But her vision extends far beyond simply filling roles. Her mission? To cultivate a culture […]

How the CHRO Can Lead the Change to Becoming a Dynamic Organization

After the global pandemic and the disruption it caused, CEOs could be forgiven for wanting a period of stability. Instead, they’ve had to concentrate on protecting their businesses from the ongoing impacts of war, supply chain disruption, political and economic turbulence, persistent inflation, and ongoing labor shortages. That’s not the end, either—a combination of demographics, […]

Faces of HR: Angela Cheng-Cimini on Leading with a Conscience, Uniqueness, and Wisdom

Meet Angela Cheng-Cimini, SVP, Talent and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Harvard Business Publishing, which focuses on improving business management practices through myriad resources, including articles, books, case studies, simulations, videos, learning programs, and digital tools. She joined the publishing company in 2021, bringing more than 30 years of HR experience across multiple sectors […]

Faces of HR: Nina Lucas on Persistence, Possibility, and Progress

Meet Nina Lucas, Chief People Officer (CPO) at Omnia Exterior Solutions, a CCMP Growth Advisors, LP portfolio company, which helps support and grow high-potential residential roofing and remodeling businesses. Lucas brings more than 25 years of HR management experience to her role, including leading significant company transformations. Prior to joining Omnia Exterior Services, Lucas served […]

Faces of HR: Allison Allen on the Transformative Power of HR Analytics and Data

Allison Allen has nearly 25 years of experience leading all aspects of the employment experience, starting with talent recruitment at Tek Systems. Throughout her impressive career, Allen has held myriad leadership positions, including serving as chief human resources officer (CHRO) for Orchard Global, where she developed international people programs and service delivery strategies to help […]

Internal Mobility Worth Every Hurdle

Many organizations hesitate to move their employees either vertically or horizontally. After all, if you have a good performer, part of you wants them performing. And no one likes interruptions to work flows. Alyssa Lahar, CHRO at ZoomInfo, however, believes in the utmost importance of ignoring those barriers and giving every employee from top to […]

Top HR Pro at PepsiCo Shares Her Pandemic Experience, Advice for New HR Pros

Since the pandemic began, I’ve been wondering how HR personnel at large organizations have handled themselves, especially those who have a full complement of remote and frontline employees. It’s my pleasure to share with you all today a recent interview with Andrea Ferrara, CHRO for PepsiCo Beverages North America at PepsiCo.