VIEWING Leadership Hiring
Top CHRO Challenges and Priorities for 2024
The past few years have been a whirlwind for CHROs and other human resources professionals. Between navigating the pandemic and a rapid shift to remote work, a tight labor market and the “Great Resignation,” and widespread technology adoption—including artificial intelligence (AI)—HR leaders have had to quickly adapt to ongoing change. In fact, according to research from Sage, 91% of HR leaders say the profession has changed dramatically over the last five years and 84% report regularly feeling stressed.
As the world of work continues to evolve, here are some of the top CHRO challenges and priorities to expect in 2024.
Uncovering the Truth: Why Top Executives Decline Job Offers
When an executive rejects a job opportunity with your company, it serves as an excellent reminder that candidates aren’t the only ones that need to bring their A-game to the table. In today’s market, executive candidates have a choice of opportunities and a new set of priorities in mind. With a few changes to your approach, executive candidates will be less likely to reject your job offer. Keep reading to learn the five reasons why top executives decline job offers.
Empowering Inclusion: The Pivotal Role of a Chief Diversity Officer
In today’s world of work, diversity isn’t just nice to have - it’s essential. Regardless of your organization's size, having a dedicated role focused on diversity should not be underestimated due to the value the position brings to your organization.
Unlock the Secrets: Top 3 Insider Tips for Mastering Executive Hiring
Searching for executive roles involves more than finding someone with the appropriate accomplishments and qualifications - it requires finding candidates with those traits who will also significantly contribute to an organization. An executive search must take an in-depth approach to discover talent who can handle its responsibilities; in contrast, regular job searches typically focus on finding talent who fit a role, whereas executive searches seek candidates that will significantly impact an organization.
10 Biggest Challenges Women Leaders Face & Ways to Overcome Them
Women leaders increasingly want to work for organizations that prioritize flexibility, professional advancement, and work-life balance. Yet, when their needs aren’t being met, they are deciding to leave the workforce completely. One recent example is YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, who is leaving the company to focus on family and well-being. And then there's Meta's Chief Business Officer, Marne Levine, who is stepping down after 13 years with the company. These examples reveal a trend showing that women leaders are leaving organizations at the highest rate ever, according to data from the most recent Women in the Workplace study sponsored by Lean In and McKinsey.
How to Properly Assess Critical Executive Soft Skills
Few things are as important as the accomplishments of your leadership team. This success allows your organization to flourish. When you’re looking to bring a new executive into your company the accomplishments of the candidates represent key points of interest. This blog takes a behind the scenes look at the soft skills leaders utilize to underpin their impressive accomplishments.