Insight Articles | Human Resources

After nearly 23 years at The Home Depot, Tim Hourigan will retire as Executive Vice President – Human Resources on June 14, 2025. Under his leadership, the world’s largest home improvement retailer with nearly 475,000 orange-blooded associates and more than 2,300 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has operated on a simple but powerful principle: lead with empathy.

We sat down with O’Hare to explore how the role is evolving, how purpose can shape it, and where it’s headed next.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Rashmi Gupta, Chief HR Officer at Magnit, a leading provider of contingent workforce solutions. She shared insights on maintaining a people-centric approach, her journey into the HR field, talent development strategies, and the future of HR.

In this interview, Jill shares her experiences, challenges, and strategies in navigating the multifaceted role of CHRO, emphasizing the importance of networking, strategic involvement, and succession planning.

CHRO of Aramark, Abigail Charpentier, shares insights on the importance of building connections and deepening collaboration across the organization.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Cindy Fiedelman, CHRO of Digital Realty, to delve into the evolution of talent management, the impact of AI, and strategies for engaging a multigenerational workforce.

We sat down with Chief People Officer, Avani Prabhakar, to find out how she leads Atlassian’s HR arm to keep delivering on its mission to unleash the potential of every team.

CHRO of Celanese, Vanessa Dupuis, on how HR leaders can become equal players in driving business strategy and outcomes.

Kate Gebo, United Airlines Executive VP of HR and Labor Relations, discusses the significance of balancing people expertise and operations exposure to be an effective CHRO

At Avery Dennison, the focus on people and culture is driving significant transformation within the organization. We recently spoke with Deena Baker-Nel, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, to gain insights into how she is preparing the next generation of HR leaders.