How a CEO Should Choose a CHRO: What CEOs and Boards Should Look For

A CEO should not choose a CHRO simply to lead HR. They should choose the executive who can protect the company from the people decisions it is most tempted to excuse. This article explains why the real CHRO test is not culture language, executive presence, or personal trust. It is whether the CHRO can enforce standards when leadership preference, rank, loyalty, revenue, or convenience wants an exception.