CHRO as a co-pilot for business transformation & the five pillars of change
The whitepaper outlines the evolving role of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) as a strategic partner in driving business transformation alongside the CEO. Traditionally focused on HR functions, the CHRO is now seen as a key player in guiding internal organizational change, particularly in areas related to technology, leadership, and culture. CEOs, who have historically concentrated on external factors, now recognize the importance of balancing this with internal digital transformations to improve business outcomes.
The article introduces five key pillars that CHROs must address for successful transformation: operating model, ecosystem & alliances, people & leadership, pace of innovation, and technology & platforms. Each pillar represents critical areas that require strategic decisions, such as streamlining processes, forming partnerships, managing change, and adopting the right technologies. Of these, People & Leadership and Technology & Platforms are emphasized as particularly important for organizations' transformation.
CHROs need to focus on several key tracks to ensure a holistic transformation: employee experience, HR partnerships, competencies, pace of innovation, and HR technology. For example, improving employee experience involves enhancing process efficiency, connected workspaces, career development, and wellbeing. HR partnerships focus on fostering strategic alliances and cross-industry collaborations, while competencies include aligning organizational culture with business objectives, upskilling employees, and managing talent more effectively.
Additionally, the pace of innovation is driven by adopting emerging technologies and ensuring robust trust & security systems, while HR tech enables agile training and development, alongside streamlined employee lifecycle management (ELM) processes.
Ultimately, the CHRO’s role has shifted from managing traditional HR functions to becoming a catalyst for organizational change, empowering the workforce, driving innovation, and creating a resilient and adaptable company culture. By focusing on these five pillars, the CHRO helps companies stay competitive and sustainable in an increasingly digital and dynamic business environment.
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