NAHR fellows

Albemarle CHRO Melissa Anderson calls DEI one of the "most controversial areas of the HR profession today." She still sees opportunities for improving it under the new president.

Kevin Cox, formerly the CHRO of GE, says the evolution of the profession in his 35-plus years in HR has markedly redefined HR leadership excellence.

SC Johnson CHRO Kimberly Hauer identifies three key challenges that will impact HR’s work in the coming decade.

Layoffs might be inevitable but doing them thoughtlessly is "cowardly and inhumane," sending a clear message to employees that they aren't cared about, these HR experts write.

HR Executive's recent What's Keeping HR Up at Night? survey found that stress continues to skyrocket among HR professionals. How is the added pressure facing HR leaders redefining the future of HR leadership?

Eaton’s Ernest Marshall, Jr., a new Fellow of the National Academy of HR, says HR leaders need to keep moving the bar higher to pursue excellence, while keeping a pulse on how to challenge, reward and fulfill their teams.

NAHR Fellow Melissa Anderson of Albemarle says HR is in a unique position to lead organizational transformation.

Newly named National Academy of HR Fellow Ernest Marshall Jr. of Eaton says HR leaders will need to be intentional next year about where to 'lean in' on hot-button issues, as social and political divides will continue to bring tension to the workforce.

Newly inducted NAHR Fellow and Kroger Chief People Officer Timothy Massa says AI can help HR leaders cut through the noise and focus on higher-value work.

Newly named National Academy of HR Fellow Monique Herena of American Express says HR leaders must embrace their potential as change leaders to keep up with the challenges they will face in 2025.