As your company scales, strategic HR leadership becomes increasingly crucial. What started as a small HR team or perhaps no dedicated HR leadership at all, now requires a Chief People Officer (CPO) to drive growth, culture, and talent strategy. Here’s how to know when it’s the right time to hire a CPO, and what that hi
As your organisation grows, so must its leadership. Hiring the right Chief People Officer (CPO) isn’t just about filling a role; it’s about securing the right leader to navigate the future of your business. Whether you’re transitioning from a founder-led structure to a more corporate environment or adapting to leadersh
The role of a Chief People Officer (CPO) is often misunderstood as a purely HR-focused position. However, in large ASX-listed firms such as CBA, Wesfarmers, and Qantas, the CPO is integral to the business strategy itself. As corporate navigators, CPOs steer the people agenda, ensuring that the workforce aligns with the
As a sitting Chief People Officer, you’ve already proven your ability to align people strategy with business performance. The next challenge is deciding whether a new role will stretch you further or simply repeat what you’ve already achieved. Choosing wisely is about clarity on what growth looks like for you — profess
Becoming a Chief People Officer (CPO) is a major career milestone. It signals a shift in reporting line and often a move from second-in-command, to leading the people agenda for an entire organisation. It’s an exciting move that requires both ambition and preparation. Here’s how to get yourself ready for the step up.
Few executive roles carry the weight and influence of an enterprise-level Chief People Officer (CPO). In Australia’s largest listed companies and global giants, the CPO sits at the heart of transformation, culture, and governance. This is the pinnacle of HR leadership — where decisions affect not just employees, but in
