As a Mastermind or Inner Circle Member you now have access to "This CHRO Life", our private community chat exclusively for Mastermind and HR Inner Circle members. Think of it as a private Facebook group, but without the distractions of ads.

Watch this quick video explainer above and follow the instructions below:

Log into the LMS.
Click here to jump into the feed.
Post a question or answer one in our only open feed right now, “Virtual hotseat…”
Remember to be helpful, avoid criticism, and share freely.
If you need to make an anonymous post or have any questions, just let me know.

Enjoy this feature that helps you stay connected with members between meetings!

Best,

Cindy Lu
www.Chropartners.com

Discover the AI Secret Behind NTT Data's Talent Management Success!

Ever wondered how NTT Data amplified their employee referrals by a whopping 109% and self-nominations by 128% using AI? Unfortunately, I can't spill the beans, but in this video, Vicki Furnish, VP of Global People Solutions, Operations, and Analytics, unveils the AI powerhouse that propelled NTT Data's talent function into the future.

Who should tune in?

Process Overload? If your firm's talent management seems trapped in the manual age and you're craving automation.

Retention and DE&I Concerns: If the challenges of retention weigh heavily on your mind, coupled with a commitment to DE&I, and you're seeking ways to amplify growth opportunities for your diverse internal talent, rather than primarily scouting externally for upward roles.

Seeking a Prime Experience: If your employees are yearning for a talent management journey that feels as personalized as "Amazon or Netflix" (Liked that internal...

HR leaders are no strangers to the challenges that arise when there's a disconnect between the CHRO and the CEO. Such misalignment can drastically affect overall efficiency, employee morale, and the broader strategic vision of the organization.

However, a synchronized CEO-CHRO partnership can transform the trajectory of any corporate entity.

Step into this enlightening discussion hosted by Cindy Lu, founder of HR Mastermind. Bringing their wealth of experience to the table are:

Susan Madonia, SVP Global Solutions at Ariel Group and former Partner/Principal at Executive Coaching Connections, LLC.

Karen May, Board Member at Ace Hardware and Alcon Inc, and the retired EVP/Chief Human Resources Officer of Mondelez International.

David Powell, with a noteworthy tenure as the CEO and President of J&J Medical K.K., Japan for Johnson & Johnson, and an influential Board member of Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc.

Key Insights Include:

Navigating Disparities: Karen May, with her rich HR...

Discover the secrets behind companies with the best employee retention rates in our exclusive vlog!

From office models to talent management, leadership, and total rewards, we uncover the strategies that drive high employee retention.

HR Mastermind and Circle Members can log in to access a copy of the survey report and an Excel version of the raw data to slice and dice your own data by industry or size company.

Once you log into the LMS, type in keywords:  "2023 Survey"

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and customize your approach to employee retention. Tune in now and revolutionize your retention strategies!

In this vlog, Cindy Lu reviews the 2023 CHRO Partner survey results focused on employee retention strategies among top companies. The respondents consisted of various HR leaders, primarily Chief HR Officers and Chief People Officers, from organizations of all sizes and industries.

The key finding from the survey was that over the past year, 46%...

As an HR professional or recruiter, you're always on the lookout for innovative tools to streamline your work and improve your hiring process. Enter ChatGPT, a powerful AI language model that can support various HR and recruiting tasks. In this blog post, we'll explore how ChatGPT can assist you in crafting job descriptions, designing orientation programs, conducting market research, and even creating engaging content to attract top talent.

Crafting Job Descriptions: ChatGPT can help you draft compelling job descriptions, ensuring that they are well-structured, clear, and tailored to your specific needs. This can save you time and ensure you effectively communicate your company's requirements and expectations.

Designing Orientation Programs: Use ChatGPT to create a detailed orientation plan for new hires. By providing a comprehensive onboarding experience, you can set the stage for successful employee integration and long-term success.

Conducting Market Research: ChatGPT can...

Attention CHROs and corporate leaders! Are you struggling to create diverse internal slates for management and leadership level promotions? Then you won't want to miss this short 8 minute summary video! In this recording, I highlight how Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College, shares valuable lessons on how to increase diversity and keep diverse talent engaged.

Discover the simple changes in behavior that led to their success in increasing female representation in computer science. I've summarized the highlights in just 8 minutes, but if you want to dive deeper, you can watch the entire 1 hour and 40 minute recording using the link below.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a proven success story. Click the link and watch now!

Referenced in vlog: HBR Article titled: How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace A five-step plan by Dr. Robert Livingston https://hbr.org/2020/09/how-to-promote-racial-equity-in-the-workplace 

Full 1:40 video of...

In this vlog episode, we interview Vincent Hsieh, partner at Cypress Growth Capital, on the value of prioritizing people in fast-growth businesses. With over 25 years of relevant entrepreneurial and operating experience in the software and services sectors, Vince shares his insights on the essential qualities needed in employees to navigate a constantly evolving landscape, including soft-skills like agility, resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.

We also discuss Vince's thoughts on what makes a great HR partner and how a CHRO can contribute effectively as a board member or advisor. This interview is a valuable opportunity for any HR leader seeking to improve their strategic impact.

As a CHRO, you may have reservations about taking a job with a PE or VC backed company, but this interview will give you insight into how good investment firm partners think about their portfolio companies. Plus, you can also send this vlog interview as a great resource to your CEO...

In this vlog post, I share my experience as a CEO and the importance of focusing on strategic priorities. I emphasize that a lack of focus in the C-suite can lead to burnout, unmet goals, and decreased employee engagement. I highlight the role of the CHRO in ensuring the alignment of the C-suite and share an exercise called the "sailboat exercise" to help identify and prioritize challenges.

The sailboat exercise involves drawing a sailboat and having team members write down what they think is moving the organization forward, followed by anonymously listing the factors holding the team back. Team members then vote on the top challenges, which can be used as a basis for addressing these issues.

I encourage feedback on the sailboat exercise and other methods to maintain alignment on strategic priorities in the C-suite.

Machine generated transcript below if you prefer to read:

If you're the CHRO for an organization, you have probably been drinking out of the fire hose for...

Are you struggling to maintain a strong talent pipeline and keep your organization growing? In this vlog post, Cindy Lu shares how her team successfully built a talent pipeline for a professional services firm, resulting in improved margins and continued revenue growth. Don't let a lack of internal resources hold your organization back - learn the strategies and techniques for successful external talent pipe-lining.

ps. If your interested in how to build a deep connection with other CHROs, learn more here: https://www.chropartners.com/

Machine generated transcript:

(00:00):

Okay, so we're gonna talk today about how to pipeline talent, even if you're not a large organization and you don't have a lot of bench internally. I'm Cindy Lou with C H R O Partners. I'm the founder of HR Mastermind Grooves, and, uh, I had a long career in professional services where human capital was our biggest asset and we treated it that way. Um, also, I run mastermind groups for CHROs and hear...

Misaligned HR?

Frustrated teams. Missed goals. Wasted resources.

Enter HR SWOT Analysis

**SWOT Breakdown**: Evaluate HR’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
**Strategic Alignment**: Align HR functions with strategic priorities.
**Centers of Excellence**: Create action plans for Talent Acquisition, Management, L&D, Total Rewards, D&I, and more.
**Educate Leaders**: Highlight HR's role in achieving goals.

For members: Log into your LMS and search for SWOT: [HR SWOT Analysis]

(https://www.chropartners.com/login)

The HR SWOT analysis is a tool that helps HR departments align their strategies with their organization's strategic priorities. It involves conducting a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis of HR's ability to support the organization in achieving its priorities. The analysis also includes creating action plans for each of the HR function's centers of excellence, including talent acquisition, talent management, learning...