HR executives are one of the fastest-growing C-suite roles, according to a new LinkedIn analysis of executives at S&P 500 companies and unicorn startups.
Based on LinkedIn data, the fastest-growing C-level executive role is chief data officer, followed by chief legal officer and chief human resources officer. Chief people officer came in ninth on the list of the 10 fastest-growing C-suite jobs. The list reflects the importance of AI, data, and people to businesses.
We’ve rounded up articles and resources from SHRM and other outlets to provide more context.
Pathways to the Top Are Changing
The LinkedIn report found that the industry path to the C-suite is diversifying. In 2018, 89% of executives only worked in one industry before attaining a chief leadership role, compared with 66% in 2023. Similarly, the percentage of top executives who previously only worked in one job function fell from 87% in 2018 to 59% in 2023, indicating that diverse employment history is becoming more important for leadership roles.
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CHROs Emerge as Strategic Partners Amid Workplace Changes
HR leaders have increasingly been elevated to a more critical strategic role following years of dynamic workplace transformation.
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The CEO-CHRO Partnership
A recent SHRM survey highlights where CEOs and CHROs are on the same page—and where they’re not. The findings reveal where there’s room for improvement.
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Leadership Lessons from SHRM24 ENX
The SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024 (SHRM24) in Chicago included a separate “conference within a conference”—the SHRM Executive Network Experience (ENX), a gathering of more than 600 SHRM Executive Network members that featured thought-provoking sessions and networking with top executives and HR thought leaders. Here are some of the top lessons and takeaways from SHRM24 ENX.
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