letter from the editor
A STRATEGIC
MINDSET
As I write this, I’m just returning to the office after a
week spent at HRPA’s Annual Conference and Trade
Show. I think I’ve said this every year, but what a truly
amazing event! This year, the speaker lineup was outstanding.
From the keynotes to the session presenters, there was
something of interest and information for everyone. All of the
HR professionals and trade show exhibitors I spoke to during
the event had nothing but positive things to say. If you missed it,
be sure to put #HRPA2017 on your agenda for next year, Feb.
1 to 3.
I’m excited about this issue of HR Professional; the cover story
talks about how HR professionals can plan their strategy to
maximize their impact on their organization. It’s easy to get
caught up in projects and meetings, but taking a step back to assess
and plan goes a long way. Melissa Campeau’s article begins
on page 18.
Our other feature article discusses HR’s role in corporate
social responsibility (CSR). Paul Klein, founder and CEO of
Impakt, is a member of the 2015-17 HR Professional editorial
advisory board, and this topic was a brainchild of his when
we started planning for 2016. I’m glad to be able to share some
of his (and others’) insights with you. As the “keepers of culture,”
HR has a big part to play in generating employee buy-in
for CSR initiatives, and leveraging those initiatives as part of a
greater recruitment and retaining strategy. To read the article,
turn to page 29. This issue’s Last Word column also touches on
CSR.
I hope that you enjoy the March/April issue of HR
Professional, and I can’t wait to hear what you think. Please keep
reaching out to share your thoughts and ideas for the magazine
with me.
Happy reading,
Jill Harris
866-953-2182
jharris@lesterpublications.com ■
VOLUME 33 / NUMBER 3 MARCH/APRIL 2016
Editor: Jill Harris | Publisher: Sean Davis
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