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Reflections on the Ever-Evolving & Expanding Role of the CHRO

by Navid Nazemian
Apr 10, 2025
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Reflections on the Ever-Evolving & Expanding Role of the hashtag#CHRO 🚀 

My friend  Josh Bersin has recently written a piece on this. As always, I've done the reading & summarizing of the top insights for you here:

1. The role of the CHRO / hashtag#CPO has never been more critical. As organizations navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, many CHROs are stepping up to lead not just HR functions, but also strategic business initiatives

2. Strategic Leadership - CHROs are now key players in shaping business strategy. They bring invaluable insights into workforce dynamics, helping to align talent management with organizational goals. By leveraging data & analytics, CHROs can forecast trends, identify skill gaps, & drive strategic workforce planning

3. Championing Culture & Engagement - A thriving company culture is essential for success. CHROs are at the forefront of fostering an inclusive & engaging workplace. They implement initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), ensuring that employees feel valued & empowered. Research proves that engaged employees are more productive, innovative, & committed to the company's mission

4. Driving Digital Transformation - In the digital age, CHROs are leading the charge in adopting new technologies. From AI-driven recruitment tools to advanced HR analytics, they are transforming HR processes to be more efficient & data-driven. Effective digital transformation not only enhances HR operations but also provides a better employee experience

5. Navigating Change & Uncertainty - The past few years have shown us the importance of agility & resilience. CHROs play a crucial role in guiding organizations through change. Whether it's managing remote work transitions, addressing employee well-being, or navigating economic uncertainties, CHROs are the steady hands that keep the organization on course

6. Building Future-Ready Workforces - As the nature of work continues to evolve, CHROs are focused on developing future-ready workforces. They invest in continuous learning & development programs, ensuring that employees have the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. By fostering a culture of lifelong learning, CHROs help organizations stay ahead of competition

👉🏼 The role of the CHRO is expanding, and with it, the impact they have in their organizations

📣 Talking of which - A newly promoted CHRO in a large professional services firm who was promoted from a country level operation to become a member of Group ExCo hired me as a transition coach. The executive transition included multiple enormous challenges to overcome at the same time. After the coaching concluded, not only did the client received an outstanding performance rating during their first year in role 🙌🏼, but they also received an early contract extension 🫶. The CHRO described the executive transition support as follows: 

💬 "it just reconfirmed to me that this kind of work is really, really important"

 

About Navid Nazemian

Ranked as the world’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today for the 2nd year running, I use interventions that are designed to overcome obstacles quickly. Over the last 2 decades, I have helped hundreds of executives successfully eliminate unproductive thinking and solve their toughest, most complex challenges. In return, they have supported their organisations to build world-class cultures primed to create new markets, accelerate performance, increase productivity, and develop game-changing value propositions.
 
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