The Path to the C-Suite 2008: A Guide for Human Resources Executives
By Korn/Ferry International
What does it take to achieve the rank of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)? In an effort to answer this question, the Human Resources Center of Expertise of Korn/Ferry International conducted an analysis of CHRO appointments publicly announced by Fortune 1000 companies in 2007.
The resulting thought leadership effort reveals trends around hiring versus promotion to the CHRO role, prior functional roles of CHROs, and differences by industry sector. The findings suggest that while career paths are never straight and narrow, steps can indeed be taken to ensure that HR executives move in the right direction.
