Lessons from the Field
Dive into concise, insightful conversations with industry leaders in our new podcast series. Each episode unveils the wealth of resources and connections available through your HRPA membership while delivering valuable career wisdom from seasoned HR professionals who've navigated the challenges you face today. Subscribe now to transform your professional journey—available wherever you get your podcasts, in both audio and video formats.
CEO Succession Is the New CHRO Power Skill
January 2025 set a record: 222 CEOs exited their roles—the highest number ever. Many were expected. Some weren’t. For CHROs, being ready for both is no longer optional—it's essential.
In the latest episode of Lessons From the Field, Rich Floersch sits down with HRPA’s Ani Huang to unpack what he’s learned from his posts at McDonald’s, Kraft Foods International, and Philip Morris. From strategic foresight to crisis response, Rich shares real-world advice CHROs can’t afford to miss.
Tune in now to hear how to lead through leadership change.
Charlie Tharp Provides Insights Into Exec Comp
In the first of Lessons from the Field, a new video and podcast series, Ani Huang, Senior Executive Vice President of HRPA talks with Charlie Tharp, Senior Advisor at HRPA’s Center On Executive Compensation.
In this episode, Dr. Tharp draws on over 25 years of corporate experience at General Electric, PepsiCo, Pillsbury, CIGNA and Bristol-Myers Squibb, plus decades of teaching, to provide his insights into executive compensation.