The role of ‘Human Resources’ has become increasingly strategic in nature for companies of all sizes, and defining a growth strategy for an organisation without a Chief People Person at the leadership table is almost unthinkable. No longer reporting indirectly to the board or C-level, the Chief People Officer / Chief Human Resources Officer is now a core strategic contributor in an organisation.
With this in mind, today’s CHRO needs continue to evolve. There is an increasingly-demanding set of skills and capabilities expected of the role, with commercial and data orientation an essential part of the package.
Between shifts in employee expectations, rise in digitisation, and elevating workplace culture connectedness, keep reading to uncover the core requirements for HR Leaders of the NOW & FUTURE to succeed in the C-Suite.