Become a World-Class CHRO

Today's CHRO needs to be an enterprise leaders, not just an HR leader

70% of chief executive officers (CEO) expect their chief human resources officer (CHRO) to be key players in enterprise strategy, but only 55% say their CHRO meeting this expectation. Even fewer chief financial officers (CFO) agree (30%). Many HR executives are ill-prepared for this greater responsibility. In fact, only 20% of Fortune 250 CHROs have experience outside the HR function.

Model of a World-Class CHRO

70% of CEOs expect CHROs to be a key player in enterprise strategy, but only 55% say CHROs are meeting this expectation.

As a chief human resources officer, there are a number of things prevailing now that weren’t an issue a few years ago. Gartner has really helped to connect the dots and help me understand what things need to be done to drive the best outcomes.

John Brown

CHRO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

How we address top CHRO challenges

Talent is one of the biggest differentiators of organizational performance, reshaping the chief human resources officer's role into one of the most high-profile executive team positions. Gartner can provide you robust benchmarks, validated labor market data, tactical tools, and peer-sourced best practices to help you make informed decisions, execute initiatives quickly and be a successful CHRO.

Build a workforce for the future

63% of CEOs are concerned about the availability of key skills and are having CHROs discuss their talent strategy with the board. Gartner can help you shift your talent strategy to seize any opportunities or blunt adverse effects.

Reinvent Talent Strategies

Lead organizational initiatives and advise the C-suite

71% of chief human resources officers are spending more time on business issues outside the HR department. Gartner can provide you best practices, validated benchmarks and tactical tools to shape company culture, boost employee engagement, and become a trusted advisor to the C-suite.

Lead Culture Change

Transform the HR function

60% of CEOs and 70% of CHROs are rethinking the HR function. Gartner can help you digitalize the HR function, organize staff to be more agile, advance your talent analytics capabilities, enhance the employee experience and upskill your HR team.

Be Consumer-Centric

New to your role?

When making the leap to a new position, almost half of executives — HR included — tumble and underperform. Gartner has analyzed thousands of leadership transitions, and uncovered various insights you can leverage to establish yourself as an effective enterprise leader during your transition and beyond.