Chief people officer of 2030: Building a tool kit to get from here to there

Insights from more than 50 CPOs at leading companies suggest three areas where CPOs should focus as they evolve their role and function to deliver both strategic and operational performance.

The connecting leader: Five imperatives for leaders today

How leaders around the world are leveraging connecting capabilities to help their organizations thrive.

Board Monitor US 2024: Navigating Shifting Sands

Heidrick & Struggles’ 15th annual Board Monitor US report explores six ways boards are reshaping their processes to thrive now.

Today’s CEO: The growing importance of character, learning, and leading in a contested world

In 2024, one capability stands out above the rest: those who travel the route to the top today must demonstrate the ability to lead across the boundaries that divide us.

AI Thought leadership

AI is transforming business models at a rapid pace, with most companies using it in some capacity but few deploying it organization-wide. The biggest challenge is finding talent—not just AI expertise, but also the ability to scale new technologies and manage change effectively.

2024 Global Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Executive Organization and Compensation Survey

Our fourth annual report examines both organizational structure and compensation for executive roles around the world with artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data analytics responsibilities.

Treating your leadership pipeline as a strategic asset

Companies increasingly risk becoming net exporters of effective leaders due to rising retention challenges and a lack of understanding about how to develop and retain leadership in the face of rapidly changing needs.

Aligning culture with the bottom line

Our second survey of CEOs around the world underscores the deep links leaders see between culture and financial performance.

We are honored to be included in the Forbes and Statista 2024 list of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms.