A dynamic global leader in human resources
An engaging thought leader at the intersection of talent strategy and continuous learning, Dr. Dufrane is an award-winning leader and celebrated keynote speaker on the human side of successful business strategy in the 21st century.
Meet Dr. Amy Dufrane
Chief Executive Officer of Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI®)
Amy Schabacker Dufrane, Ed.D., SPHR, CAE, is CEO of HRCI® and founder and CEO of the HR Standards Institute (HRSI). At both, she is responsible for driving and disrupting conversations about building high-performing, strategic HR teams. An engaging thought leader at the intersection of talent strategy and continuous learning, Dr. Dufrane is an award-winning leader and celebrated keynote speaker on the human side of successful business strategy in the 21st century.
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A comprehensive anthology addressing the evolving role of human resources in today’s rapidly changing business environment. This free ebook compiles insights from 73 global HR thought leaders, focusing on essential topics such as integrating technology and analytics into HR practices, talent optimization, and the strategic importance of HR in enhancing organizational capabilities.
The essays explore how HR professionals can respond to external pressures, drive innovation, and create value for their organizations by aligning talent and business strategies. The book emphasizes the need for HR to transition from being an administrative function to a strategic business partner, acting as a cultivator of paradoxes, and balancing competing demands to thrive in complex business environments

