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Stefan Ries on SAP’s Most Comprehensive Workforce Skills Upgrade

HR Digest

SAP SE Executive Board Member and Chief Human Resources Officer, Stefan Ries explains how he is utilizing AI and Big Data to advance HR analytics as the foundations for a successful global future. The HR Digest: Under your leadership, SAP successfully implemented a comprehensive workforce skills upgrade in 2017.

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Celebrating 10 Powerful HR Leaders

HR Digest

It’s no coincidence that CEOs know they depend on their company’s human resources to achieve success. Their success is the result of an unwavering leadership acumen in the face of a hyper-competitive market. Melissa Howell, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, Kellogg Company. Patricia L.

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The Tragic Fall from Specialist to Generalist: Starbucks, the Latest.

In the CEO Afterlife

Leadership. by John • June 6, 2011 • Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 2 Comments. Last week, legendary brand positioning expert Al Ries weighed in on Starbucks reported desire to move away from its powerful ‘specialist’ strategy. Human Resources. Leadership. In the CEO Afterlife.

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