Chief People Officers face unprecedented challenges: enabling business growth while battling skills shortages, managing workforce costs during economic uncertainty, and building cultures that attract talent and drive performance. Yet research shows that only 38% of business leaders view HR as a strategic partner that adds value beyond essential people management.
Explore how alignment between people strategies and business objectives directly impacts CPOs’ ability to demonstrate strategic value, secure executive buy-in for critical initiatives, and position HR as a growth enabler rather than a cost centre.

Talent Acquisition leaders face mounting pressure to deliver results despite shrinking resources, increasing requisition loads, and evolving business demands. Research shows that TA teams spend up to 70% of their time on reactive, transactional activities rather than strategic talent planning aligned with business objectives.

This paper explores how misalignment between recruitment activities and business priorities directly impacts your ability to meet hiring targets, demonstrate value to stakeholders, and position your team as a true business partner rather than a transactional service.