Sessions

HR executives have aspired to be strategic advisers to business leaders for at least a generation. It has been a struggle for many; however, it is hard to measure the business value of HR approaches. Such questions as what is our return on investment in training, which screening techniques yield the best performing recruits, and what target-setting approach will yield the best motivate performance, have been met with imprecise answers in most cases. There are new tools and methods for more effectively analyzing data that enable HR to define the link between people practices and performance. This couldn’t be happening at a better time, since CEOs are hunting for value wherever they can find it. In this discussion Mr. Wolf shares approaches and examples drawn from his current work at Credit Suisse and from his recent experience advising global clients as a partner at McKinsey and Company.