SHRM Annual Conference and Expo is in full swing in Las Vagas and Bill Banham’s guest in HRchat episode 588 is Jim Link SHRM-SCP, CHRO at SHRM.
Jim is an Atlanta-based business consultant and former Fortune 500 executive specializing in equipping leaders with the tools needed to build best-in-class, inclusive workplaces that drive revenue and profitability.
Jim’s experience includes roles of increasing responsibility in human resources, mergers and acquisitions, and operational effectiveness. His interests include talent acquisition management, employee and leadership development, equality and equity, employee engagement, internal innovation, and driving rapid business scalability through organic and inorganic, often complex, growth opportunities.
As a recognized thought leader in human capability and the future of work, Jim is a sought-after commentator with the national and international press, features widely on the lecture and speaker circuit and consults with leaders, companies, and boards of directors worldwide on matters related to the workplace.
Questions for Jim include:
- The last time we spoke, on the People and Performance Podcast, you were new to the role of CHRO at SHRM. How’s it going? What have been some of the challenges and achievements so far?
- In a recent post on LinkedIn, you shared the following: “Oftentimes, we believe having problem solvers on our team is simply a matter of training and development. Having role models and coaches for problem-solving is also important. Moreover, many organizations fail to utilize coaches effectively because they don’t account for the gap between understanding knowledge and applying knowledge.” Can you tell us more?
- In another recent post, you wrote: “2023 will be a game-changing year with the adoption of technology into more HR functions. Is your organization prepared to keep pace?” What are your predictions for the next 12 months as HR functions and those of other departments continue to be augmented or replaced by generative AI and other technologies?
- What can we look forward to at the SHRM23 conference?
- Who are some speakers you’re most looking forward to seeing and why?
- How significant is SHRM turning 75 this year?
- Tell us about the sessions you are involved in at #SHRM23