Editor’s Note – July/Aug 2014 Issue

Forefront Editorial Team Finance, Human Resources, Issue 12 - July/Aug 2014, Legal, Marketing & Sales, Operations, Q&A, Technology 1 Comment

Whether you have been glued to your television watching World Cup soccer matches or spending your summer evenings as a spectator to little league games, you may have noticed something: the teams that succeed—regardless of their age or talent level—are the teams that have cohesiveness. Through clear communication, all of the separate parts are able to work together and drive …

The Habits of Highly Successful HR Leaders – Part 5

Forefront Editorial Team Human Resources, Issue 12 - July/Aug 2014 Leave a Comment

What’s the difference between an HR practitioner and an HR leader? Our expert has identified 12 traits, and here are two. 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. Unfortunately, just 17 …

Why Flexibility is a Key Leadership Asset

Stephanie Harris Issue 12 - July/Aug 2014, Legal Leave a Comment

Anne Chwat, Senior VP of International Flavors and Fragrances, originally planned to be a teacher, but a winding career path led her to companies as diverse as Seagram, BMG Music and Burger King By Stephanie Harris Business, much like life itself, is constantly changing. The more willing you are to ebb and flow with the changes, the more success you …