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“What CEOs Want from CHROs & HR” with Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles
Description
How are CEO expectations for CHROs changing?
Why are more CEOs looking for CHROs with non-HR backgrounds?
My guests on this episode are Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles
During our conversation Jennifer, Brad and I discuss:
- Why CEOs are rethinking what great HR leadership looks like.
- Why CEOs are prioritizing candidates from strategy, finance, and other non-HR backgrounds.
- The growing expectation for CHROs to lead enterprise-wide AI strategies
- The widening gap between CHROs and their succession-ready direct reports
- Practical and actionable career advice for aspiring CHROs
Connecting with Jennifer and Brad:
Connect with Jennifer Wilson on LinkedIn
Connect with Brad Warga on LinkedIn
Read the Chief People Officer of 2030 report by Heidrick & Struggles
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