As the Great Resignation looms over many Human Resources and Talent Leaders’ heads, reimagining the future of work has never been more critical.
With staff shortages and workplace dynamics in flux, executives are actively reshaping the future of corporate America. At the forefront of this are HR leaders who recognize the necessity of prioritizing flexible work and finding and keeping talent while addressing long-standing inequities in the workplace.
“The pandemic elevated core ‘human’ needs that have always existed in business but were, for some, easy to ignore.”
– Cassie Whitlock, Director of HR, BambooHR
Business Insider recently set out on a search for HR leaders that are shattering the status quo when it comes to reimagining work — profiling talent professionals at organizations of all sizes, including Cisco, Meta, and Wiley for their Top HR Innovators list.
We are pleased to announce that Business Insider’s list includes ThoughtExchange’s VP of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Karen Craggs-Milne. Recently named our VP of ESG, Craggs-Milne has worked towards making critical organizational changes and progress in areas such as ADE&I, social impact, and climate resilience.
When asked about the intersectional approach that led to her inclusion as an HR Top Innovator, Craggs-Milne had this to say:
“Employees want to feel heard and recognized during their time at an organization, and leveraging the ability to understand where all opinions are coming from, and then negotiating the best collective outcomes, is key to maintaining top talent that feels safe and valued within their work environment.”
Read the full article on BusinessInsider.com.
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