Values which are short, sharp and to the point have played a foundational role in both the business and people strategy success of global firm Meltwater, according to its head of HR. Meltwater, a Norwegian-based SaaS company which specialises in media intelligence solutions, was founded on the values of “MER” […]

CEOs are actively upgrading their CHRO talent with talent management needs driving much of that change, and board members are increasingly prominent in the process and often interview multiple candidates, writes Marc Effron. The CEOs we interview increasingly identify two capabilities that differentiate their preferred CHRO candidate: talent management, and top […]

There is an increased trend towards executives from other functions coming into HR leadership roles, according to strategy expert Ram Charan. He said this trend is an important one, as companies look to improve business understanding within HR functions and align HR strategies with broader business strategies. At the same […]

HR business partners that develop four key skills and capabilities will be better placed to work on talent challenges side-by-side with peer business leaders and more likely to achieve positive business outcomes, including innovation and efficiency. A recent Bersin by Deloitte report found that the desirable skills and capabilities HR […]

When people are regarded as performers who need to be coached and prepared for performance – rather than being a resource that needs to be “directed” – great psychological, organisational and result benefits are around the corner, writes Andrea Furst “High performance” has become a frequently used term by businesses and HR leaders. […]