ChapmanCG Global HR Interviews

Research shows that organisations with employees who are highly engaged are more productive. Although this is not surprising, the question of how to increase employee engagement remains. Should you create a flexible working environment? Increase communication? Or does it start with something as simple as respect?

Ayana Champagne, Senior HR Director, Global Aftermarket Operations at Pratt & Whitney discusses how simply treating employees with more respect can lead to higher employee engagement.

It’s that time of the year and far too many employees and their managers roll their eyes at the annual performance review process. It’s supposed to be a time of reflection, of aligning expectations and goals to ensure future success—for the organisation and its employees. So why do so many think of it as a tedious exercise often leading to disappointment and wasted time?

John Patterson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Talbots, discusses the death of the appraisal system and how to partner for real growth.

It seems that young, tech companies have got HR right. They’re listed as some of the best places to work, employees are more engaged, and they have a better understanding of the new consumer.

But what is their key to success? How does HR operate inside these digital companies? And why are so many people wanting to work for them?

Rob Davies, Human Resources Director for Asia Pacific at Groupon, discusses managing HR in the digital marketplace.

Technology has enabled us to deliver faster and more customised solutions to our clients. It has also given us the freedom to work remotely across various geographies. However, working in virtual teams in different time zones can make it more challenging for employees to feel connected. How do you keep employees engaged and working towards a unified, common goal?

John Hackett, Director of Human Resources for Asia Pacific at Pitney Bowes, discusses how effective employee communications and employer branding strategies can lead to higher engagement.

The recruiting function operates in an increasingly complex work environment. Recruiters face a number of challenges – both internal and external – which impacts their ability to deliver effective results with agility.

A new type of recruiter has has evolved in recent years to meet the talent demands of today’s global organisations.

Talent Advisors are equipped with the skills and experience needed to strategically partner with the business on labour market conditions, intricate talent pipelines and help the business to get to the next level.

Greg Noorigain, Senior Director, Global Executive Talent Acquisition & Marketing at PepsiCo, discusses the evolution of recruitment and the growing demand for Talent Advisors.

Interest in delicious and healthy food is one of the fastest growing consumer trends. Start-ups offering new recipes and fusion foods can be found on any city’s street corner and in many grocery store aisles. So how do traditional organisations built on quality and reputation remain competitive in this changing marketplace?

Niklas Lindholm, Vice President of Human Resources at Paulig Group, discusses human resources at one of the world’s leading family-owned, international enterprises in the food industry.

In high-growth markets, identifying the right talent is becoming increasingly difficult. And retaining that talent—the kind of employees who will one day lead your organisation through market changes and strategy shifts—is going to be essential to business survival.

With competition being so fierce for high performing talent, developing an employer brand that highlights your organisation’s values and culture will be an integral component to the organisation’s overall talent strategy.

Steven Dyke, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Elsevier, discusses the key elements of building a world-class employer brand.

Today’s HR leaders must be effective organisational change consultants if they want to drive employee engagement. They must become adept at operating along a spectrum that spans from strategy to implementation and from leader to facilitator.

Noel Lenehan, Head of Global HR Operations at Maersk Oil, discusses how to keep employees engaged during times of transition.

An effective company culture can set the organisation up for financial success and serve as a great competitive advantage. Leaders who prioritise culture are willing to take an honest assessment of the status quo and are willing to engage their teams in the cultural reform. But, how can leaders harness the power of culture and connect the dots between culture and financial performance?

Cathy Doyle, Chief People Officer at McDonald’s Australia, discusses the benefits of an effective company culture.

It wasn’t long ago that diversity was about ticking boxes on a form and mandatory presentations for all employees. But a lot has changed since then and the prevailing approach to diversity has evolved beyond HR seminars. Organisations are now placing a high value on developing a corporate culture of inclusion.

Michael Knierim, Senior Vice President and Global Head of HR at Roche Pharmaceuticals, discusses the value of diversity and inclusion.