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Finance and HR: Strangers in Each Others’ Lands

Finance and HR: Strangers in Each Others’ Lands

CFOs want HR leaders to be executive-quality business strategists but don’t measure them in that context, maybe because they fail to position themselves that way.

By John Boudreau | February 25, 2013

Will “Chinese HR” Hamper U.S. Companies?

Will “Chinese HR” Hamper U.S. Companies?

As China grows prominent on the world stage, the management style and human-resources practices that are commonly found there could seep into the West.

By John Boudreau | February 1, 2013

The Boom in Global Talent

Human Capital & Careers

The Boom in Global Talent

Educational efforts in emerging markets are creating a glut of skilled workers.

By Bonnie Evans | October 8, 2012

An 18th Century Solution to Human Capital Reporting Standards

Human Capital & Careers

An 18th Century Solution to Human Capital Reporting Standards

“Bayes’ Theorem” on probability offers a bridge between two schools of thought about whether proposed standards are a good idea.

By John Boudreau | August 27, 2012

To Find Skilled Workers, Go Global

Human Capital & Careers

To Find Skilled Workers, Go Global

Educational efforts in emerging markets are creating a glut of talent.

By Bonnie Evans | August 15, 2012

Does Finance Play Second Fiddle to HR?

Does Finance Play Second Fiddle to HR?

Counterintuitively, finance executives actually spend less of their time acting as strategic business partners than do human-resources managers.

By John Boudreau | April 30, 2012