What’s the difference between an HR practitioner and an HR leader? Our expert has identified 12 traits, and here are two. By John Schierer Yesterday, human resources (HR) supported the business. Tomorrow, however, HR will drive it. In fact, a 2012 survey by HR consultancy KPMG found that 59 percent of senior executives believe HR will grow in strategic importance. …
Can Human Resources Bring Your Company Back from the Brink?
Senior Vice President of Human Resources Pam Turay describes how HR helped Harry & David become profitable again.
The Secret to Leading Globally: Thinking Locally
Avaya Senior Vice President of Human Resources Roger Gaston shares his vision for activating a global work environment.
Why Airlines Would Have Turbulence Without Their HR Departments
Director of People Shari Conaway helps Southwest Airlines outfly its competition as steward of its “servant leadership” mission. By Jill Yarbarry-Laybourn The man leans down and kisses his little girl softly on the forehead. Gently, he hands her off to her mother. Just before he walks into the corridor leading to the airplane, he turns and gives the girl a …
How to Design an Office Employees Want to Work In
Senior Vice President of Employee Services Mike Guerchon discusses his role at Riverbed, including his latest project: a cutting-edge corporate headquarters.
How a Detective Solves Companies’ Greatest Mystery: People
As senior vice president and chief human resource officer for Cumberland Gulf, former gumshoe John McMahon looks for evidence of an engaged and motivated workforce.
Talent Development, As Seen from the Wrestling Ring
SVP of Talent Relations and Talent Development Sean Cleary shares management tips gleaned ringside at WWE.
How to Manage 41,000 Employees
SVP and CHRO Fred Newton shares simple lessons culled from a complex organization: University of Phoenix parent company the Apollo Group.
Can Weird Be Wonderful?
Glassdoor Senior Vice President of People and General Counsel Allyson Willoughby thinks so. Here, her tips for turning “strange” into “strategic.”
How to Stop Your Best Employees from Leaving
Arbonne SVP of Global HR Karen Stout shares three strategies for attracting and retaining top talent
Executive Insight: Outshining the Alternatives in Orange
Todd Richardson keeps the grass greener at ExactTarget via ‘orange’ culture Editor’s Note: We asked some of our featured executives what they thought of the recent finding that 21 percent of full-time workers will be leaving their current position in 2014. Here is Todd Richardson’s response. CareerBuilder, a company with a fantastic pulse on employment trends, noted that more than …
Cumberland Gulf’s HR Plan for Success
John McMahon, CHRO, shares a bit of his department’s principles that make his team great If you have a good idea, put it to paper. If you have a great idea for, say, establishing a set of principles that will define and guide those working in your HR Department, make a list. This is exactly how McMahon came to create …
Boosting Employee Productivity & Positivity Through Health
How managers can improve their employees work and by focusing on their health habits When the Founder and Chairman of an international company is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 56, it’s not expected that an announcement would be made to all the clients and field operations around the world. But that’s just what I did. As the Founder …
Executive Insight: Understanding the ‘Why’
With the help of her team, Transplace CHRO Adrianne Court gets to the bottom of why employees change positions Editor’s Note: We asked some of our featured executives what they thought of the recent finding that 21 percent of full-time workers will be leaving their current position in 2014. Here is Adrianne Court’s response. I’m not surprised by the CareerBuilder …
Executive Insight: Retaining Top Talent in 2014
Finding power in the question, “What will make you stay?” Editor’s Note: We asked some of our featured executives what they thought of the recent finding that 21 percent of full-time workers will be leaving their current position in 2014. Here is John Schierer’s response. Your best talent is always looking for an opportunity, so the survey data is not …