Major companies including Caterpillar, HP, Hyatt and Bath & Body Works made CHRO appointments in 2025, reflecting a trend toward leaders with transformation experience.
Recent announcements from the retail and tech giants shine a light on the growing pressure for HR to prepare the pipeline for the chief executive position.
Without a strategic approach to reducing employee fear of AI, transformation projects can get knocked off course. Three CHROs share how they plan to tackle this pressing challenge next year.
Employees across the spectrum, from hourly staff to executives, have financial obligations and money stress, said Jason Rahlan from Dayforce. "Employees aren't asking for a handout. They want access to the money they already earned."
