Issue 06
16 stories
From the Editors – July/Aug 2013
Become More Effective and Productive with Virtual Communications
Virtual communication has changed the way employees communicate, presenting major advantages and some new challenges.
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.
Aligning HR with the Business – Susan McLauchlan, CHRO at Stewart Title
Stewart CHRO Susan McLauchlan runs HR like a well-tuned race caravan.
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.
Where Business & Law Intersect – Mary Garceau, General Counsel at Thirty-One Gifts
Changing the face of the Legal Department: Mary Garceau, General Counsel for Thirty-One Gifts.
Straight Talk – Kathleen Cronin, General Counsel at CME Group
Kathleen Cronin, CME Group’s Senior Managing Director, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, harnesses the power of the right amount of employee engagement.
Deep in the Heart of Ethics – Sarah Hlavinka McConnell, SVP & General Counsel at ABM Industries
How ABM General Council Sarah Hlavinka McConnell’s Texas roots laid the groundwork for her family business success.
Be a Thought Leader – Ned Ward, Stern & Associates
Spiraling in Control – Bert Smith, CFO at The Body Shop North America
The Body Shop’s North American CFO Bert Smith’s financial career has revolved around cycles of adapting, evolving and learning.
Where the Rubber Meets the Road – Mitch Fadel, COO at Rent-A-Center
Mitch Fadel, President & COO of Rent-a-Center, stays true to his first love: Business Operations.
Jill of All Trades – Sharon Stufflebeme, CIO at RadioShack
Sharon Stufflebeme, RadioShack CIO, successfully balances work and family responsibilities, all while advancing the retail experience through technology.
Putting the Customer First – Jeanne Bliss, CustomerBliss
Part one of this series, Jeanne Bliss, founder of CustomerBliss, explains how to unite your organization in customer focused annual planning.