HR Most Influential
Letter from the Editor
Every year HR magazine compiles the HR Most Influential ranking: the definitive list of directors and thinkers who have the greatest influence in the field of people strategy.
WE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2013!
Who are the Most Influential HR directors in:
Retail, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services (legal/consultancy), public sector, banking/financial and insurance, IT/hi-tech services, print/media/publishing, third sector/not-for-profit, pharmaceuticals, construction, transport and distribution, utilities, oil and gas/mining and small business
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR HR MOST INFLUENTIAL 2013
Our shortlisting panel meets on 29 May so please get your nominations in before then. Don't forget to also nominate the most influential thinkers. The HR Most Influential 2013 ranking will be unveiled on September 17 following a prestigious event at Claridge's on September 16.
On this microsite you can read about the 2012 ranking - the people the HR sector thought had the most influence during 2012. You can read more about them all on our Profiles page, which also features information on those who were voted onto the 2011 ranking.
Each month we add top-level insights from our research partner Ashridge Business School and 2012 sponsors Ceridian and KPMG. We also feature news on those on our ranking plus in-depth profiles and opinion pieces, plus video interviews with some of those who make our 2012 list.
The site also contains all our archived features and rankings since 2008 so you can see how the sector's perception of influence has changed in the past five years.
The HR Most Influential ranking is based on elements including:-
- Challenges conventional thinking in HR
- Brings credibility to HR, both inside and outside the business
- Plays an ambassadorial role
- Commands the respect of peers and key stakeholders
- Adds real value to the business
- Is visionary and transformational
In 2012 key themes that emerged included change, leadership, bravery, ability to inspire, a 'can-do' attitude and role modelling. Read the 2012 results to find out more about the factors of influence in 2012.
I welcome your feedback, updates and ideas for the further development of HR Most Influential. Please feel free to contact me on sian.harrington@markallengroup.com
Siân Harrington
Editor and Publisher, HR magazine
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