HR moves that made headlines in the first half of 2026
From Albertson’s Allison Pinkham to Google’s Fiona Clare Cicconi, here are a few of the most notable comings and goings.
From Albertson’s Allison Pinkham to Google’s Fiona Clare Cicconi, here are a few of the most notable comings and goings.
And, now the reigning champion of “how to lead during a crisis”: the experienced people chief!!
CHROs are seeing their pay grow more rapidly than other named executive officers, with median compensation for Russell 3000 CHROs growing by 14.7% between 2024 and 2025, compared to 8.1% for all NEOs. The trend is a reflection of HR’s ever-growing mandate.
Most are issues HR leaders are already dealing with, but can expect to become more complicated.
61% of HR leaders believe their corporate boards have too much power over talent strategy. That could be a good thing.
The pandemic elevated the CHRO role to new heights of importance. Now, their influence is at risk of waning.
Executives are staying in the CHRO position for a shorter period of time compared to 2020, and turning over at faster rates than their peers, one analysis finds.
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