Carol Patton

Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. She can be reached at [email protected].

What leadership means to the HR head of an 88k-strong workforce

MarshMcLennan’s Carmen Fernandez shares her outlook on what qualities HR leaders today need to thrive.

A former engineer became the top HR exec at Michelin. Here’s how

Upskilling has been key throughout her career journey, says CHRO Felicia Sanders.

How Barilla’s HR recipe serves up fast growth and low turnover

The fast growth of the pasta company has necessitated a deep investment in people strategy, including flexibility and DEI, says Head of HR Laura Birk.

This HR leader is on a ‘mission’ to give employees a voice

Marcel White of Capital Rx says he is inspired by the start-up's commitment to providing affordable medications.

How this agile Rising Star helps drive 15Five into the future

Jennie Yang's career journey from customer success to HR vice president has been unusual but also taught her a lot about the business.

Why this chief people officer is focusing on ‘dignified work’

Truepill’s John Foster, who originally wanted to be an architect, looks at HR through a design lens.

Vision, influence and empathy: 3 keys to success from Frito-Lay CHRO

Digital and data skills are growing in importance for HR executives, but don't forget the core human skills, advises the longtime PepsiCo leader.

How global experiences fueled this CHRO’s mindset

Teleperformance's Alan Winters shares how his itinerant childhood shaped his approach to his work as chief people officer.

Here’s how one HR vet created her own path into the industry

After serving as a commercial lender for 16 years, Jennifer Young found a new home in HR.

HR’s role at companies hard hit by COVID? Develop leaders, speed up change

The HR leader of the nation’s largest cinema advertising network is tapping into his coaching background to 'up his game' in his new role.