ChapmanCG Global HR Interviews

The ChapmanCG Global HR Interview is a compilation of discussions with some of the world’s foremost HR and Talent leaders. Join our CEO, Ben Davies, and other senior members of the ChapmanCG team, as we interview the people who are influencing and changing the HR profession around the world. ChapmanCG is an international executive search firm dedicated to the Human Resources profession. We partner with CEOs to appoint their global Heads of HR, and also work with CHROs to build their HR teams at the global, regional and local level. Visit us at chapmancg.com.

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Marriott Vacation Club, Mike Yonker - HR in Emerging & Developed Markets (Matt Chapman)

Business opportunities in developed markets can sometimes feel stagnant when compared to the high-pace and high-energy found in emerging markets. The two present different sets of challenges and require companies to sometimes create divergent strategies, which in turn means HR must develop the agility to meet the needs of its global employee population operating in two very different business climates. Mike Yonker, Chief Human Resources Officer at Marriott Vacation Clubs, discusses how to manage...

Oct 08, 2015•14 min

Lendlease, Michael Vavakis - Building a Culture of Inclusiveness (Matt Chapman)

Companies have longed touted the benefits of a diverse workforce, but often fall short because too many focus on “employee representation” and fail to spend enough effort in building and nurturing an environment where diverse employees are not only represented, but truly engaged and integrated into the organisation. Michael Vavakis, Group Head of Human Resources at Lendlease, discusses the benefits of building a true culture of inclusiveness.

Oct 01, 2015•16 min

Singtel, Cara Reil - Building Sustainable Talent Pipelines (Matt Chapman)

The global market for talent is more complex than ever and finding the right employees to help your organisation grow is an on-going process. New technologies and new markets enable new opportunities, but finding talent who can navigate these constant changes continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. Cara Reil, Vice President of Talent Management and Leadership Development at Singtel, discusses how to create sustainable talent pipelines in rapidly changing busines...

Sep 23, 2015•17 min

Facebook, Madan Nagaldinne - From Start-up to Global Benchmark (Matt Chapman)

Social media has revolutionised how we communicate and impacted the way we receive and share information. Some organisations have created policies around accessing popular sites, but is that the best approach to handling a technology that has changed how we view information? Matt Chapman, CEO of The Chapman Consulting Group discusses social media in the workplace and HR’s role in communication with Madan Nagaldinne, Global HR Director for Global Sales at Facebook.

Aug 25, 2015•28 min

Johnson & Johnson, Stella Strazdas - Unravelling the Matrix Organisation (Matt Chapman)

Increasing market complexity and customer sophistication, as well as expansion into high-growth markets, are driving the need for matrix organisations. But it can be challenging to navigate an organisation with multiple reporting lines, which can sometimes lead to misaligned priorities. Matt Chapman, CEO of The Chapman Consulting Group discusses how to unravel the complexity of the matrix organisation and keep the customer at the centre with Stella Strazdas, Worldwide VP of HR for Medical Device...

Aug 15, 2015•22 min

AstraZeneca, Byron Clayton - Creating Talent Ecosystems (Matt Chapman)

Talent shortages exist across all industries within all job families, and the cost of turnover is ever increasing. Byron Clayton, Vice President, Human Resources at AstraZeneca, discusses how to keep employees engaged and developing the knowledge needed to remain relevant and increase company value.

Aug 10, 2015•17 min

DBS, Laurence Smith - The Emergence of Digitally Minded Future Leaders (Matt Chapman)

Industries like banking are notorious for their stringent regulations, which can make introducing change a slow and painful process. Yet, despite the tight controls that regulators place on organisations, they must find a way to remain agile and develop leaders who can keep pace with the ever-changing digital marketplace. Matt Chapman, CEO of The Chapman Consulting Group discusses how to create digitally minded leaders with Laurence Smith, Managing Director and Head of Human Resources Global Lea...

Aug 04, 2015•22 min

Naspers, Mike Piker - The Need for Global Gypsies (Matt Chapman)

Corporations are constantly riding a tidal wave of change: technology is improving faster than we can master it, socio-political changes are creating new markets and opportunities for growth, and the pursuit of a talented workforce that can navigate all these changes is never ending. Everyone knows that the workforce of the future is a global one, but who are these employees that will guide us there? Michael Piker, Vice President - Global Total Rewards at Naspers, discusses the importance of glo...

Jul 31, 2015•20 min

Mediabrands, Alastair Procter - Managing The Millennial Generation (Matt Chapman)

Managing the next generation of workers is a hot topic that everyone is talking about. They’re smart, resourceful multi-taskers who are often more technologically savvy than their predecessors. Matt Chapman, CEO of The Chapman Consulting Group discusses what it’s like to manage the millennial generation with Alastair Procter, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Mediabrands Worldwide, Inc.

Jul 21, 2015•22 min

Hewlett-Packard, Christy Lake - HR Inside Tech Companies (Matt Chapman)

As technologies evolve and new markets open up for business, large organisations are forced to uncover new ways to remain agile and keep the customer at the forefront. Christy Lake, Senior Vice President of HPC software for Hewlett-Packard, discusses HR best practices during an organisational split and how to use HR as a force for giving employees ownership within a new management structure.

Jul 10, 2015•20 min

Unilever, John Nolan - Developing Future-Ready Leaders (Matt Chapman)

The skills and talents that defined future leaders ten years ago aren’t quite the same as those needed of tomorrow’s leader today. As organisations continue to decentralise, titles and hierarchies are shed for more lateral dotted-line relationships. Technological advances have changed the way companies communicate with their customers and their employees. Developing a leader who can manage today’s challenges across disciplines—and continents—while forecasting for the future is a critical compete...

Jul 07, 2015•20 min

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