Our guest today is Andrew Johnson, Editor of Inside CHRO magazine - the quarterly publication for Chief Human Resources Officers and HR leaders.In his role as Editor, Andrew gets unique access to the experiences faced by leaders in Human Capital Management as they navigate an increasingly complex world of work.The role of the CHRO has never been more critical and Andrew gets a front-row seat on the challenges these leaders face. Recent Inside CHRO interviews have included best-selling author Ken Blanchard, Xerox CHRO, Suzan Morno-Wade, and JPMorgan Chase’s Global Head of Neurodiversity, Bryan Gill.Questions For Andrew Include: Tell us about the professional community that Connex Partners has developed.There’s a wealth of HR content out there; what inspired you to launch Inside CHRO, and how does the magazine add value to the community?As Editor of Inside CHRO magazine, you get to speak to hundreds of leaders at the cutting edge of HR thought leadership and practice. How would you sum up the CHRO’s mindset, challenges, and priorities at the present moment?Specifically on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - how are the CHROs you’re talking with building the business case? What are the complicating factors and implications of developing an effective program?We’re in the midst of an unprecedented shift in terms of the labor markets; making talent acquisition and retention both more critical and more complex than at any time in recent memory. What are you seeing organizations doing in response to try and gain an edge or create some stability?One of the changes we’ve seen emerge from the changes over the past two years is the rise of the hybrid workforce – what is your take on the implications for HR leadership, particularly in terms of leadership, culture, and talent management?Where are you seeing the most effective applications of HR Tech? Can you share any examples of where AI or Automation-based tools have been successfully implemented to support HR activities?The US economy has shrunk for the second quarter in a row, a milestone that in many countries would be considered an economic recession. The contraction, at an annual Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events