Insights from a CHRO

Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’

Banking and financial services company Pathward is working to bring culture to life in a remote environment, says Chief People and Culture Officer Anjana Berde.

How menopause inclusivity can help fast-track culture transformation

Sun Life Financial’s Helena Pagano recognized that this type of inclusivity could have significant influence over all dimensions of employee health.

Why EX, DEI continue to be priorities in this org’s talent strategy

The talent strategy at Eurest and ESFM, a part of food services and facilities group Compass Group, centers individual employee needs, with an emphasis on an inclusive employee experience, says its HR exec.

Why HR is uniquely positioned to enable business success

As HR's strategic role changes, people professionals must leverage tech alongside human skills to drive business success, says Andrew Dawson, chief people officer of BVI Medical.

How data, culture and AI combine to fuel HR transformation at Xactly

CHRO Megan Ackerson says tech and analytics offer significant value for HR, but leaders must also focus on culture, calling it the "DNA of the organization."

How this CHRO’s global HR experience prepared him to lead in emerging markets

Pharma company Acino operates in emerging markets, some of which are experiencing significant unrest and uncertainty, creating both challenges and opportunities for global HR teams, says CHRO Richard Letzelter.

Why HR can’t ‘afford to take our eye off the ball’ of wellbeing this year

Ginnie Carlier, EY Americas vice chair of talent, says strategic approaches to employee wellbeing need to be “at the center” of HR’s work in 2025.  

This pharma org is bucking the return-to-office trend—and seeing results

The flexible working environment at Astellas is core to its EVP, says Chief People Officer Katsuyoshi Sugita.

How a career in sales prepared this exec for HR leadership

Estelle Izuno spent decades in Actalent's sales operations before moving into HR leadership. She shares her biggest career lessons.

How a values framework drove transformation for this global org

Conga CHRO Dayna Perry says the organization's transformation in the last few years has been driven, in part, by a new emphasis on company values.

How to use employee benefits as a recruiting, retention tool

Hiscox U.S. Head of HR Laila Gillies says innovative employee benefits have the power to shape a range of business outcomes.

Amid ongoing workforce change, why curiosity can unlock talent success

Fortive CHRO Stacey Walker says company culture is in the driver's seat as the workforce manages change, from M&A to AI.

How Philip Morris International is helping its 80K workers connect to purpose

'Joy' in the job: Kaleen Love, chief people and culture officer, U.S., at PMI is leading the HR function through the organization's ongoing transformation.

Kraft Heinz: What are the ingredients to its people success?

Global Chief People Officer Melissa Werneck shares the HR work that helped two legacy companies come together to innovate for the future.

‘Heart, health and humanity’: The talent transformation recipe at fast-growing CAVA

Kelly Costanza, the chief people officer of the Mediterranean restaurant chain, says a focus on employee wellbeing has been key to navigating ongoing change.

How online coaching became a ‘game changer’ for John Muir Health

John Muir Health CHRO Lisa Foust shares why the organization began offering online coaching to drive employee wellbeing and leadership development.

HR leaders, are you embracing your ‘superpower’? Here’s how to start

Rippling Chief People Officer Darcy Mackay says HR leaders have a unique "360 view" of the organization, which they need to take better advantage of.

The HR strategies this tech CHRO says will drive global growth

Sonar CHRO Clarissa O'Connell and her team are working to align HR strategies with business strategies to support the quickly changing org.

Amid return-to-office mandates, why Yelp is embracing fully remote work

The chief people officer of the online business review giant says the org's remote-first model has been a boon for recruiting, among other outcomes.

How culture and community are driving innovation at Cherokee Nation

HR leader Samantha Hendricks, a keynoter at HRE's upcoming EPIC Conference, says the organization’s decision-making is rooted in its people-centric culture.

The challenges and opportunities of leading healthcare HR post-COVID

William Pryor, the new EVP and CHRO of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, shares how the pandemic changed his approach to HR leadership.