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Human Resources Officers

Chief people officer monitor: Building HR functions that are effective and strategically influential

CPOs say their functions are, on the whole, moderately successful at both traditional HR activities and having strategic influence, according to a recent survey and insights from leading CPOs in markets around the world. The research suggests a few priorities for focus as CPOs reshape their functions for the future.
Jennifer Wilson
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Brad Warga
Leadership Assessment

Leadership assurance: How data can improve every aspect of executive leadership development and succession planning

Many organizations assess executives, but few use this objective data to strengthen leadership pipelines. Strategic use of assessment insights builds confidence in next-generation leaders, accelerates performance, and aligns senior evaluations with business priorities—driving impact and future-proofing the organization.
Sarah Arnot
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Sharon Sands
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Todd Taylor
Human Resources Officers

Chief people officer of 2030: Building a tool kit to get from here to there

Insights from more than 50 CPOs at leading companies suggest three areas where CPOs should focus as they evolve their role and function to deliver both strategic and operational performance.
Emma Burrows
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Sandra Pinnavaia
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Sharon Sands
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Brad Warga
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Jennifer Wilson
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On-Demand Talent

Leadership assurance: The role of interim leaders in supporting companies through change and disruption

Corporate leaders are facing unprecedented uncertainty and volatility. Those that call on short-term expertise to bolster their leadership teams are seeing notable benefits.
Sandra Pinnavaia
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Todd Taylor
Leadership Development
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AI, Data & Analytics

Building trust in AI systems and AI systems that deserve our trust: A conversation with Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI

Miriam Vogel shares what it means to her to lead in an AI-enabled world and how she believes that leaders must balance guardrails and innovation to remain.

Automobility

Driving efficiency: How Europe’s automotive CFOs are rising to new operational challenges

Europe’s automotive CFOs are evolving into enterprise leaders, driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability amid rising operational and regulatory challenges.

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Key insights: Heidrick & Struggles CPO Summit

Grounded in insights from the Heidrick & Struggles CPO Summit, this article shows how the best leaders create clarity amid enduring uncertainty. The CPO’s influence is rising as AI transforms work, and success now depends on fair AI adoption, strong succession pipelines, and performance-focused hybrid work cultures.
Corporate Transformation

Trust, talent, and transformation: A conversation with Char Doll, CHRO at Ansell

Char Doll shares how grit, growth mindset, and a focus on aligning people strategy with business goals have guided her in building on HR’s strengths to elevate leadership, enhance employee experience, and drive lasting impact.
Crypto & Digital Assets

Stablecoins and the future of finance: A conversation with Marieke Flament, co-author of Euro Stable Watch, board member and advisor

Marieke Flament explores how stablecoins are reshaping global finance and what today’s leaders need to thrive in a decentralized financial system.
Private Equity

Private equity focus: A new process for CEO succession planning in a new normal

Private equity leaders often treat CEO succession as an afterthought. Our survey research shines a light on three key areas of improvement.

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