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Future of HR: The Transition to Performance Advisor

LDRLB

HR is an enigmatic profession, as the authors write, “the sad reality is—even in today’s enlightened age of recognizing the value of people to the business—too many top executives still view HR as a non-strategic cost center instead of a core, profit-contributing function.” I was provided with an advance copy of this report to review.

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Obama and Romney Are Ignoring Hispanic Voters

Harvard Business Review

Hispanics to elevate the influence of their voices as educators, corporate leaders and policy makers — a critical need when you consider that Hispanics will represent 30% of America by 2050. As founder of the Center for Hispanic Leadership, I can attest to the fact that the U.S. Think profit center, not cost center.

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There Are 4 Futures for CMOs (Some Better Than Others)

Harvard Business Review

Down: CMOs lose influence and authority. ” In contrast, the CEO explained the leadership changes as necessary to “respond to the fast-changing needs” of customers, employees and partners and to “transform our business for the future.” CMOs can find themselves on a downward path for a variety of reasons.

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Obama and Romney Are Ignoring Hispanic Voters

Harvard Business Review

Hispanics to elevate the influence of their voices as educators, corporate leaders and policy makers — a critical need when you consider that Hispanics will represent 30% of America by 2050. As founder of the Center for Hispanic Leadership, I can attest to the fact that the U.S. Think profit center, not cost center.

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Charlie Ackerman on Winning A World in Flux

HR Digest

The idea for this product came from creative brainstorming by two Bosch associates, who secured leadership support to bring their idea to life. Our BRGs are voluntary and are typically developed by associates who want to drive and influence our workplace culture. One of our newest BRGs is BeAdept.