[EN: BRIEF] Building C-suite relationships, lessons from Panera, AI disrupting HR, CEOs’ election predictions

An HR manager's guide to forging strong relationships

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JOIN     SIGN IN     RESEARCH   EN:BRIEF   News and resources for senior HR executives.       An HR Manager's Guide to Forging Strong C-Suite Relationships   When HR leaders advance to the C-suite, they must learn to navigate a whole new web of relationships. Here are insights from two experienced CHROs on successfully forming connections with their executive teams and navigating the inevitable conflicts.   READ MORE     ICYMI: BIGGEST SURPRISES EXECS FACE WHEN REACHING THE C-SUITE »       Build an Internal Talent Marketplace to Empower Workers, Reduce Turnover   A well-run internal talent marketplace (ITM) can make it easier to match your current employees with new roles inside your company. This encourages workers to move to different positions that align with their passions and skills. Here are six steps to create a successful ITM, plus barriers to watch out for.   READ MORE     ICYMI: INTERNAL MARKETPLACES: THE FUTURE OF TALENT MANAGEMENT »       Panera's Founder: Find the Right Blend of Discovery and Delivery   Ron Shaich, the founder of the Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain restaurant chains, is credited with defining the $100 billion fast-casual segment. People + Strategy sat down with Shaich to discuss his insights on leadership, transformation and entrepreneurship.    READ MORE     Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to receive the latest news and resources curated for HR executives.     Advertisement       The Top Five HR Trends to Watch for in 2024 HR teams must stand ready to understand and harness five fast-moving trends in 2024. Learn more on January 31 when Aon's leaders will delve into these emerging trends that will shape the market this year. Join us. Register today!         4 Ways AI Will Disrupt the HR Function in 2024   Last year was an AI exploratory year for most companies. But in 2024, nearly two-thirds of CHROs plan to invest in AI to streamline their HR processes. As one executive said, companies should shift their focus from "What's my AI strategy?" to "What's my AI win?" Here's what several are planning.   READ MORE     SHRM'S NEW AI CONFERENCE, MARCH 4-6:  THE AI + HI PROJECT »       Leadership-Level Listening: 3 Skills to Build, 4 Bad Habits to Break   Too often, leaders neglect to enhance their listening skills as they advance, which can lead to alienating key talent and missing critical information. Here's how to turn that around.   READ MORE     DIG DEEPER:  HOW TO WORK WITH A BAD LISTENER »     Advertisement       RECENT RESEARCH     CEO 2024 Predictions: Inflation, Recession and the Election         Most CEOs expect a mild recession this year Recession fears have persisted since the start of the pandemic. While two-thirds of 210 CEOs recently surveyed predict a recession in 2024, the vast majority (59 percent) expect it to be mild. One year ago, at the start of 2023, a full 95 percent of CEOs wrongly forecast a recession in the coming year.       Inflation predicted to keep trending down After reaching its highest level in decades—above 8 percent in 2022—the rate of inflation plummeted to 3.1 percent by the end of 2023. Now, nearly two-thirds of CEOs (64 percent) predict inflation will continue to subside in 2024, most likely gradually. Only 7 percent think that inflation will get worse this year.       Who do CEOs expect to win the White House? When asked who they think will win the presidential election (not who they want to win), 38 percent of CEOs predict a victory for former President Trump, followed by 28 percent who expect a Biden reelection and 21 percent who foresee a Nikki Haley victory. In the December 2022 survey, 81 percent of CEOs predicted Ron DeSantis would be the next president.     SOURCE: CEO CONFIDENCE INDEX, CHIEF EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE,  DEC. 2023 SURVEY.     PODCAST PERSPECTIVE In Your HR Career Path, 'Start With the End in Mind'   In this recap of our January  People + Strategy podcast, the chief diversity officer at Lenovo shares his views about the best route to a CHRO position. Plus, you'll learn his thoughts on retention, mentorship and the new office experience.  READ THE ARTICLE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST »       CALVIN CROSSLIN   Chief diversity officer at Lenovo and president of the Lenovo Foundation     "I AM A FAN OF TAKING STRETCH OPPORTUNITIES AND STRETCH ASSIGNMENTS. AND SOMETIMES THAT MEANS MOVING AROUND COMPANIES AND MOVING AROUND INDUSTRIES."         Connect with us on social!              1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA Contact Us | shrm.org/executive-network This email was sent to manojdole1.Architectural@blogger.com. This email may contain advertisements. Unsubscribe or Change Email Preferences | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy © 2024 SHRM. All rights reserved.