With appropriate planning and strategy, you can reach that promotion you’ve been eyeing An increasing trend in corporate America today is the feeling of being “stuck” in your current job, with little to slow opportunity for promotion. More executives are staying put because of economic conditions, fear of the unknown and valuing what they have even though they may be …
One Year Later: A Follow-Up with Barbara Kallay
VP of HR at Royal Caribbean, Barbara Kallay, elaborates on how she has adapted to her changing work environment Editor’s Note: In our Nov/Dec 2012 edition, we spoke with Barbara Kallay about her first six months as VP of Human Resources (HR) at Royal Caribbean. Now that she has been working in the role for more than a year, the …
One Year Later: Following Up with Brian Will
Brian Will, Global HR Partner at Momentive, shares how he has been successful during a time of transition Editor’s Note: Almost a year ago now, we spoke with Brian Will, who was just taking the reins as Global Human Resources (HR) Partner at Momentive. We checked back in with Will to see what he has been up to, how things …
Cultural Edge – Jeff Harper, VP of HR at Demand Media
Jeff Harper, VP of HR for Demand Media, discusses initiatives that are inspiring creativity and passion among employees.
Business Diagnostic – Rick Merritt, VP of Global HR at Power-One
When an HR function has become dysfunctional, Power-One’s Rick Merritt is the expert businesses turn to in order to implement effective change.
Employee Strong- Keith Holtz, CHRO at Baylor Healthcare System
Baylor SVP and CHRO Keith Holtz encourages happy, healthy staff members and develops innovative programs to help them succeed.
Seated at the Table – Jo Stoner, SVP of Global HR at Informatica Corp.
Informatica’s Jo Stoner oversees HR in 27 countries with one goal: unleashing potential.
Making Footprints – Mike Williams, VP of HR at Trinity Industries
Trinity Industries HR VP Mike Williams supports—and has worked on—the front lines who deliver the bottom line.
Breaking Down Barriers – Jill Pollock, VP of Employee and Information Services and CHRO at University of Colorado
By Stephanie Harris Jill Pollock began her career at a time when the professional world was much different for women than it is today. As one of the first women to hold a management position for a major corporation, she constantly was breaking down barriers—and has been doing so ever since. Pollock began her career with Ford Motor Company in …
Improving Office Happiness – Cornerstone OnDemand 2013 Employee Report
It is the question that is asked by many HR managers; “How do we keep good employees happy and retain them for future growth?” A recent study showed that 27 percent of employees do not plan to be in their current position in three years of less. The Cornerstone OnDemand 2013 Employee report surveyed working professionals around the country to …
From the Editors – March/April 2013
Hello again, readers — Spring is quickly approaching, and with that comes the fourth edition of Forefront. The new year brought new goals and challenges, and with the new season, we hope readers continue to find inspiration in the stories of the business professionals profiled within our pages. In this issue, we proudly feature eight professionals in wide-ranging lines of …
Creating Success – Steve Milovich, SVP of Global HR, Talent & Workforce Diversity for Disney-ABC Television Group
An imagineer in his own right, Steve Milovich, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources, Talent & Workforce Diversity for Disney-ABC Television Group, puts his creativity to use in developing and implementing innovative HR programs.
Where the People Are – Josh Friedlander, CHRO at Latham & Watkins
Josh Friedlander, CHRO of Latham & Watkins, recognizes that employees and company success go hand in hand.
Craig Gosselin: It’s a Matter of Trust – General Counsel at PacSun
PacSun General Counsel and HR leader Craig Gosselin believes building a great brand starts with building a great team.
From the Editors – Nov/Dec 2012
Well, it’s been quite a ride. This issue marks the second edition of Forefront, and we’ve made quite a leap. Forefront’s inaugural issue highlighted some remarkable CEOs and entrepreneurs, but our editorial staff has turned it up a notch to provide you with an even broader perspective. Our team has been hard at work, conducting interviews with senior executives in …