contents VOLUME 32 / NUMBER 3 MARCH/APRIL 2015
FEATURES
Big Data Analytics...................................................... 14
Opening the door for new HR insights
Diversity Details.......................................................... 18
Diversity measurement can enlighten organizations
A Cut Above.................................................................. 22
World-class HR organizations outperform at lower costs –
how are they doing it?
Meet the HR Influencers............................................ 44
Nan Oldroyd, MA, CHRE
DEPARTMENTS
Letter from the Editor.................................................... 4
Leadership Matters....................................................... 5
Are CHRO qualities key to the corner office?
Upfront............................................................................. 7
The latest HR news
Legal Words.................................................................. 11
Poor culture can be a liability
Benefits......................................................................... 27
Compassionate care panel discussion
Strategy......................................................................... 29
Growing HR’s next generation
Policies & Procedures............................................... 31
Can your personal life get you fired?
Training & Development............................................. 35
Implement an effective onboarding process
Business........................................................................ 37
HR as a true strategic business partner
Talent Management.................................................... 39
Internal/External coaching
Career Paths................................................................. 41
Gerald Wu: Talent management specialist
Off the Shelf.................................................................. 47
What’s worth reading
The Last Word.............................................................. 48
The benefits of microlearning
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IN THIS ISSUE
Big Data is not only a recent business
buzzword – it is a powerful tool that can add
tremendous value to organizations by making
tasks easier, faster and more insightful. While
HR has been lagging behind in using Big Data
in its function areas, CEOs and CHROs are
beginning to see how workforce analytics
can lead to better talent decisions and better
business results. To learn more about Big
Data applications and implications for HR, flip
to page 14.
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