From CHRO to CEO | How People Science is Conquering the Boardroom

By Simon Daly, Employee Experience Strategist, EMEA

The role of HR has transformed dramatically in a short space of time, gaining new strategic influence and forging surprising new connections in the wider business ecosystem.

The CHRO, along with its sister job titles Chief People Officer and HR Director, is a strategic role, not just a supportive one. The decisions HR leaders make are influencing the core values and priorities of their organizations, making a powerful impact on business outcomes. CHROs aren’t just taking a seat at the table, they’re running the room. There’s now a clear path from CHRO to CEO, particularly in organizations committed to people-first thinking.

Acting at the Speed of Change

Business leaders are under increasing pressure to make decisions fast and adapt to fluid situations. Even now in the wake of covid, the great resignation and economic uncertainty, the requirement to be agile is in overdrive. At speed and under pressure, gut feel and traditional tools are no longer enough. HR leaders need solid information to back up their choices.