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What the data tells us about HR’s path to C-suite

HR Brew

Where you plant your roots makes all the difference, especially for a CHRO. HR Brew, using a data analysis provided by Live Data Technologies , reviewed the educational and professional histories of more than 16,400 current CHROs and chief people officers (CPOs) to identify trends in their journeys to the C-suite. Based on our findings, and conversations with HR experts, the path to the top of HR doesn’t appear to be too different from that of any other function: Where you go to school is import

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Organizational Assessment: Types and 11 Steps For Conducting Yours

AIHR

Similar to how a performance review evaluates employee performance and potential, an organizational assessment helps leaders understand how the business is doing. This is important, especially given that 20.4% of businesses fail within a year of opening, 49.4% within five years, and 65.3% within 10 years. Understanding why an organization succeeds or fails requires looking into every aspect of the business.

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For this HR “vigilante,” the C-suite was a stop, not the destination

HR Brew

For Cindy Gordon, it turned out that a role in the C-suite wasn’t the destination. The HR professional with more than two decades of experience working across different companies and industries found that consulting and fractional HR work was a better way for her to tackle interesting people challenges and deliver her expertise to executives in need.

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3 myths about using AI in HR that IBM busted

HRExecutive

Conversations in HR circles today rarely take place without a mention of AI. Attendees at last month’s HR Tech saw it for themselves, with AI dominating the discussion, from keynote sessions to the innovation on the expo floor. The big question was, how can people leaders integrate AI in HR in a way that takes advantage of the value of the technology without sacrificing the value that traditional human-led HR has brought to organizations?

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Jacqui Canney, CPO of ServiceNow, on approaching HR with a product mindset

HR Brew

The HR world is small, and it gets smaller as you move up in the industry. Jacqui Canney’s career path is a good illustration of this phenomenon. Before she became CPO at HR software company ServiceNow, Canney spent more than two decades at Accenture, where she connected with Pam Craig, the firm’s former chief financial officer, who helped her land her first C-suite role with Walmart.

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This talent acquisition pro does more than just hire at her startup

HR Brew

Anyone who’s worked at a startup knows it’s common to wear many hats. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Jaycee Schwarz’s “talent acquisition specialist” title only covers a fraction of what she does at Prizeout, an advertising and fintech company that partners with banks and credit unions to offer cash-back rewards. Since joining the startup in 2022, Schwarz has taken on other HR-focused roles, including overseeing employee engagement initiatives and business-side responsibilities, such a

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How HR can make tough conversations with CEOs more productive

HRExecutive

Challenging conversations with the CEO are a given for a CHRO or chief people officer. And with return-to-office a hot topic among the workforce post-pandemic and layoffs a concern with employees as economic concerns loom, these difficult discussions between CEOs and HR leaders are likely to accelerate. - Advertisement - Navigating these conversations skillfully takes strategy.

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Required reading for HR pros: fairytales

HR Brew

Valuable HR lessons can be found in the most unlikely places—even childhood stories. Just ask Pat Wadors, former chief people officer at software company UKG. She told HR Brew that fairytales and folklore have helped her make sense of her world and work. In her forthcoming book, Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales , she shares the HR lessons that people leaders can learn from stories.

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Tackling today’s HR challenges to stay competitive tomorrow

Insperity

For all the speculation about what the future of work will be like, one could argue that “the future of work” is already here. For the last few years, we’ve all been grappling with rapidly unfolding changes, and these changes have brought new challenges for businesses. As organizations continue to navigate evolving employee expectations, remote work setups and rapid technological advancements, staying competitive means being proactive in addressing these challenges head-on.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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How this CPO broke into the C-suite after a decade as a stay-at-home mom

HR Brew

When Gina Hartigan began her HR career building a university recruitment program at an engineering company in the early ’90s, she was given some now-dated advice: Always wear high heels, have something in your hands, and walk with purpose. Fast-forward more than 30 years, including a decade-long break to be a stay-at-home mom, and Hartigan is now the chief people officer (CPO) at Kantata, a 500-person, remote-first software company.

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The Impact of Workforce Planning: By the Numbers 

MP Wired For HR

The Impact of Workforce Planning: By the Numbers October 15th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn In today’s fast-paced business environment, the phrase “workforce planning” may sound like just another buzzword, but its implications are profound. At its core, workforce planning is about ensuring that your business has the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time to meet both current and future business goals.

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For this CHRO, ascending to the top of her profession meant heading for the exit

HR Brew

Karan Ferrell-Rhodes has two passions: People and business. She’s always had a curiosity about what makes people tick, and had a knack for business, passed down from her father, who ran several small businesses throughout his life. Perhaps it’s no wonder, then, that in March 2013, she founded Shockingly Different Leadership, an Atlanta-based consultancy that specializes in HR, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

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Legislative Session Wraps: CalChamber and Strategic Partners Secure Big Wins for Business

HRWatchdog

On September 30, Governor Gavin Newsom concluded review and action on more than 1,200 bills sent to his desk as part of the 2024 regular legislative session. This year represented many major legislative wins for the California Chamber of Commerce working on behalf of California employers, and I want to thank our members for their partnership in working to secure so many achievements for the business community.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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How Jill Smart, former Accenture CHRO, cultivated an incubator for top HR talent

HR Brew

When Jill Smart was approached by George Shaheen, then CEO of Andersen Consulting—now Accenture—about her taking an HR role with the company in the early 2000s, she already had over 20 years of consulting experience with the firm under her belt. At the time, Andersen was outsourcing a lot of talent, and wanted to appoint a chief learning officer (CLO) to oversee training for consultants from different backgrounds who were joining the company.

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Essential Questions to Ask HR During Key Stages of Your Employment Journey

HR Cloud

So many employees need more information from their company or their HR department, yet the majority of them never ask the right questions. Whether they don’t want to come across as not knowing this information in the first place or don’t have the confidence to ask seemingly difficult questions related to compensation or career growth, these employees run the risk of missing out on valuable information.

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Daniel Marsili, Colgate-Palmolive’s former CHRO, on paying it forward as a mentor

HR Brew

Job-switching rates reached new heights during the pandemic, and the desire among workers to hop from one job to another remains high , even in a tighter economy. This trend holds true for HR professionals, though one veteran CHRO’s career path shows the value of staying in one place, provided your company offers the right mentorship and opportunities to develop your career.

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Leveraging MOOCs for Cost-Effective Employee Development in the UAE

Bayzat

The rise of technology has brought about several changes in the way we learn and work. One of the most significant changes is the availability of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). These courses are offered online and can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection, making it possible for individuals from all over the world to access high-quality education at a minimal cost.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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For today’s CHROs and CPOs, exposure to the business is critical

HR Brew

For 16 years, Cornell University’s school of Industrial and Labor Relations has offered a program focused on the “modern CHRO.” Promising HR leaders are nominated by their CEO or CHRO to participate in the professional program, which offers development training in areas like board management, executive compensation, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

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WEX celebrates HSA Day 2024 with resources for HR leaders, employees

WEX Inc.

Today, to commemorate National Health Savings Account Awareness Day (HSA Day) celebrated annually on October 15, WEX is highlighting available resources to help employers and employees better understand the impressive value of HSAs for both wellbeing and wallets. “Health savings accounts are booming in popularity, with total assets eclipsing $123 billion in 2023 – nearly triple from just five years earlier – and yet they’re still widely misunderstood,” said Robert Deshaies, Chief Operating Offic

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Employee resource group leads worked more in 2023, but fewer were compensated

HR Brew

As DE&I initiatives have come under attack by some conservative activists over the last two years, employee resource groups (ERGs) have also faced scrutiny. However, a new report suggests that companies are still investing in ERGs and DE&I committees. The Rise Journey, an ERG consultancy, recently released its fourth annual State of the ERG report, examining how companies deploy ERGs and compensate their leads.

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LMS for Global Workforces: Multilingual and Cultural Considerations

Gyrus

LMS for Global Workforces: Multilingual and Cultural Considerations GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an increasingly connected world, more companies are expanding their teams across borders. This creates a unique challenge: how can organizations ensure that all employees, regardless of where they are, receive the same high-quality global workforce training?

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Foundational ABM Building Blocks

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.

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Asynchronous work: The key to flexibility and productivity

Business Management Daily

Remote work has become popular, but some companies are taking this option further and offering asynchronous work. While remote work provides flexibility around where employees work, asynchronous work offers flexibility in when they work. Some employees are ditching the mandatory work schedules and synchronous communications for a more flexible option.

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What to Do When Your Company No Longer Allows You to Work Remotely

The Muse

Facing a return-to-office mandate? You have three options: stay, leave, or try to negotiate. In this article, we outline what to do in each scenario.

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Stratus HR Earns Utah Top Workplaces Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Stratus

Salt Lake City, Utah – October 15, 2024 – Stratus HR, a leader in human resources outsourcing, is proud to announce being named a Utah Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year. This prestigious award, powered by employee feedback and administered by Energage in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune , underscores Stratus HR’s unwavering commitment to creating an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and inspired to do their best work.

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Best Skills to Put on Your LinkedIn Profile in 2024

The Muse

Boost your visibility with the best skills to put on LinkedIn in 2024. Learn which skills to showcase and elevate your LinkedIn profile for more job opportunities!

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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13 Ways Leaders Can Diagnose The State Of Their Company Culture

Forbes Coaches Council

Attentive leaders can hear, see and feel everything that makes up the organization.

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7 Open-Ended Interview Questions and How to Answer Them (With Examples!)

The Muse

Learn what are open-ended questions and how to answer them effectively in interviews, with tips and examples to help you showcase your strengths.

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We Are Better Together Than Apart: Why A Connected Startup Ecosystem Matters

Forbes Coaches Council

Here are three key steps that ESOs should take to enable startups to have a more connected entrepreneurial support ecosystem.

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