April 2025Table of Contents

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Cover storyLeading The WayOur 2025 CHRO of the Year finalists are trailblazers who have transformed their organizations through human resources innovation.By Maggie Mancini

HRO Today ForumTalent, Tech, and TomorrowThis year’s HRO Today Forum focuses on empowering HR to be a strategic force in shaping the future of work.By Maggie ManciniWorkforce ManagementPeople Leaders Should Be “Productizing” HRBy addressing existing problems, creating feedback loops, encouraging collaboration, and utilizing digital tools, HR can meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce.
By Sejal Patel DaswaniWorkforce ManagementNavigating the Next Generation of HR IssuesFrom candidate deepfakes increasing opportunities for fraud to remote polywork making employment verification difficult, the proliferation of advanced technologies in the workplace require today’s HR leaders to redefine best practices and mitigate security risks.By Magen GicintoEmployee developmentThe Path to Be TakenBy shifting from traditional career paths to performance-based paths, organizations and employees alike gain the skills they need for the future.
By Ali BeboThe Benefits packageAddressing Declining Workforce HealthA comprehensive benefits package can provide tangible support for improved “holistic health”: the sum of an employee’s financial, mental, social, and physical health.
By Missy Plohr-MemmingDEPARTMENTSEditor’s NoteCEO’s LetterHRO Today Association Update
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