The job of leading human capital management is critical wherever you go, and in the HCM industry, chief human resource officers’ challenges and rewards are amplified. Theirs is a job with a high profile. They set the pace and the standard for CHROs everywhere. Last week, at HR Technology® Conference & Expo, Ceridian CHRO Sara Hill joined a panel, all women CHROs at technology companies, to discuss their role and the potential for female leaders in their industry.
From Support Staff to Business Partner
From the panel, a theme emerged: HR can be a leader within the organization. Key to this goal is for HR to see itself as a business partner, not just a department of support staff. It’s a mindset that must originate with the CHRO. From there, this shift in perspective can eventually permeate the organization. “See yourself as a business person, not a support person,”…