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The Workforce Institute at Kronos Announces New Board Members, Adds Key International Voices to Roster of HCM and Workforce Management Visionaries
The
Workforce Institute at Kronos
Incorporated - a think tank dedicated to providing research and
education on critical workplace issues facing organizations around the
globe - today announced that it has added four new members to its board
of advisors, including two renown international workplace voices:
Veronica Baz, director of the Centre of Research for Development (CIDAC)
in Mexico; Natalie Bickford, group HR director of U.K.-based Merlin
Entertainments; Dennis Miller, chief employment officer of Cal Poly
Pomona Foundation; and Neil Reichenberg, director of the International
Public Management Association for HR (IPMA-HR).
News Facts
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The newest board members of The Workforce Institute at Kronos (News - Alert):
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Veronica Baz is the general director of the Centre of
Research for Development (CIDAC), one of Mexico's most prestigious
thinks tanks, where she has developed new strategies to allow
public policy proposals to have a greater impact on national
decision-makers. Baz authored the book Myths and Realities of
Successful Enterprises in Mexico (2008) and co-authored The
Power of Competitiveness (2005), as well as hundreds of
articles in some the most important Mexican newspapers and
magazines, such as Expansion and Reforma, where she
currently has a reoccurring Op-Ed column. Baz is frequently
interviewed by national and international media and is a recurring
speaker on a wide variety of topics, particularly productivity,
human capital, and social entrepreneurship. She holds a Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science from the Technological Autonomous
Institute of Mexico (ITAM) and an MBA degree from the Fuqua School
of Business at Duke University.
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Natalie Bickford is group HR director of Merlin
Entertainments PLC, the largest European entertainments company
running 110 visitor attractions in 23 countries across four
continents, including brands such as LEGOLAND Theme Parks, Madame
Tussauds, and Sea Life. Prior to Merlin, Bickford served as HR
director of the U.K. and Ireland for Sodexo, transforming the
company's approach to diversity and equality. During her time at
Sodexo, the company was recognized for its diversity agenda, and
was ranked number one in 2010 by DiversityInc. In 2015, Bickford
took on the role of SVP HR Global Corporate Services at Sodexo,
responsible for an employee base of 160,000 across 67 countries,
delivering quality of life services to many of the world's most
renowned global corporations. Before that, she was HR director for
Sodexo On-Site Services Europe, with responsibility for 150,000
employees across 24 European markets. Bickford has won a number of
awards for her commitment to diversity and inclusion, including
Diversity Champion by the Employers Network for Equality &
Inclusion and the Working Mums Champion Award in 2012. She is the
Chair of Women 1st, which promotes the role of women
within the hospitality industry, Deputy Chair of People 1st,
and also a member of the Prince's Trust Women's Leadership Group.
Bickford graduated with degrees in French and International
Relations from the University of Warwick (News - Alert) in 1992, and early on
developed a varied HR career with U.K.-based and international
roles at Kingfisher PLC, Barclays PLC, and AstraZeneca PLC.
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As the chief employment officer at Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Dennis
Miller is responsible for overseeing the organization's HR
function. The Foundation is an auxiliary organization of the
California State University system, which provides higher
education to more than 460,000 students annually - making it the
largest higher education system in the country. In his role, which
he has held for almost 10 years, Miller continues to evolve the
company's human capital management strategy, including talent
development and acquisition, benefits, compensation, and employee
engagement programs to help maximize the overall support provided
to the university in an ever-changing environment. Miller has
served as the chair of the HR Committee for the Auxiliary
Organization Association (AOA), as well as several auxiliary
committees, such as the Executive Committee for the AOA. Early in
his HR career, Miller led the evolution of the HR function during
a period of high growth in an IT outsourcing company, Systems
Management Specialists (SMS). Miller holds a master's degree in HR
management and development from Chapman University, is an active
member of SHRM, and has earned certification as a Senior
Professional in Human Resources from HRCI.
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Neil Reichenberg has worked for IPMA-HR since 1980,
initially as the director of government affairs and taking over as
executie director in 1996. As the chief staff executive,
Reichenberg is responsible for the overall management of IPMA-HR,
the premier public sector human resource management association.
Reichenberg speaks and writes frequently on human resource and
employment issues, and is a sought out speaker around the world.
He has presented papers at international conferences and United
Nations meetings, and has testified before the United States
Congress. Reichenberg is a graduate of the University of Maryland
and New York Law School and has been admitted to the Bar in the
District of Columbia and New York. Reichenberg is a member of the
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), which awarded
him the designation of Certified Association Executive, and worked
previously for a law firm specializing in labor and employment law.
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Baz, Bickford, Miller, and Reichenberg join a distinguished board of
human capital management and workforce management thought leaders,
including:
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David Almeda, chief people officer, Kronos Incorporated;
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Bob Clements, senior principal, Axsium Group;
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David Creelman, chief executive officer, Creelman Research;
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China Gorman, speaker, consultant, and former CEO, Great Place to
Work® Institute;
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John Hollon, vice president of content, Checkster.com, and former
vice president for editorial, ERE Media;
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Sharlyn Lauby, the HR Bartender and president, ITM Group Inc.;
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Joyce Maroney, director, The Workforce Institute at Kronos;
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Susan Meisinger, columnist, speaker, and consultant on executive
management issues;
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Jeanne Meister, founding partner, Future Workplace LLC and
founder, 2020 Workplace Network;
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Dan Schawbel, research director, Future Workplace LLC, and
founder, WorkplaceTrends.com; and
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Mark Wales, vice president, global workforce management.
Supporting Quotes
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Veronica Baz, general director, Centre of Research for Development
(CIDAC) in Mexico
"I've been extremely impressed with the
thought leadership coming out of The Workforce Institute, especially
where workers' rights, employee engagement, and business success
intertwine. I'm honored to join this distinguished group of
visionaries and aim to bring my experience to the Institute to show
that, regardless of our borders or local government laws, the way we
establish rules and set up the work environment is crucial to the
business, employees, and our global economy."
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Natalie Bickford, group HR director, Merlin Entertainments
"While
we may be oceans apart and labor regulations vary greatly by country,
the overarching HR challenges and basic desires of employees remain
the same around the world. Competitive pay, challenging work, enticing
perks, transparent communication, and inspiring leaders are at the
core of driving employee engagement. Cultural differences certainly
factor into what employees expect from their employers, and different
countries shine in different areas of productivity and workers'
rights. I'm excited to bring the European perspective to The Workforce
Institute and combine the best of all of us to develop insight that
helps organizations win around the world."
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Dennis Miller, chief employment officer, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
"The
21st century has not disappointed with the evolution of
innovation and how technology continues to change how we operate as a
society. Technology has had a significant impact on workplace issues
where both short and long term solutions need to be considered,
developed, implemented, and measured. Joining the advisory board at
The Workforce Institute at Kronos is an ideal venue where I'm excited
to collaborate with industry thought leaders on current and emerging
workplace issues, from the impact of technology to empowering today's
organizations to win with their employees by driving engagement."
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Neil E. Reichenberg, executive director, International Public
Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)
"The
Workforce Institute focuses on human capital issues that drive
positive performance of workforces across all sectors. It is a
privilege to join the advisory board and have an opportunity to engage
in activities that help advance critical 21st century
workforce issues, such as engagement, talent management, and workforce
and succession planning."
Supporting Resources
About The Workforce Institute at Kronos The Workforce
Institute at Kronos provides research and education on critical
workplace issues facing organizations around the globe. By bringing
together thought leaders, The Workforce Institute is uniquely positioned
to empower organizations with the knowledge and information they need to
manage their workforce effectively and provide a voice for employees on
important workplace issues. A hallmark of The Workforce Institute's
research is balancing the needs and desires of diverse employee
populations with the needs of organizations. For additional information,
visit www.workforceinstitute.org.
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