The Future of HR: How the CHRO Ro...

The Future of HR: How the CHRO Role is Evolving in 2026 | Shari Chernack | Ready Set Exec Leadership Podcast

Ready Set Exec: Leadership Podcast by Ready Set Exec Inc.
S1 · E50
Oct 9, 2026
48:10

Episode notes

In this insightful interview, Shari Chernack discusses the evolving role of the CHRO, the impact of COVID-19 on HR strategies, and how organizations can navigate transformation, workforce planning, and leadership resilience in a rapidly changing environment.

  • The transformation of the CHRO role post-COVID
  • Impact of AI and offshoring on workforce planning
  • Leadership resilience and managing burnout
  • Strategies for organizational change and employee buy-in
  • Building effective startup teams with equity and culture

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Chapters

00:00 The Evolving Role of CHROs

10:34 Lessons from Transformations

18:41 Building Resilience in Leadership

26:38 Generational Perspectives in the Workplace

30:24 Workforce Planning and Future-Ready Organizations

39:37 Recruitment Strategies in PE and VC-Backed Companies

46:42 Job Design and Role Clarity in Startups

Keywords

READYSETEXEC
BUSINESS
BUSINESSINSIGHTS
HR
CHRO
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
HR ADVISORY
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

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