For a CHRO in a private equity portfolio company (a CHROPE), finding incremental OpEx savings is not optional—it’s expected. And we’re not talking about large

For a CHRO in a private equity portfolio company (a CHROPE), the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) isn’t just another meeting—it’s a defining moment. It’s your

CHROs in private equity portfolio companies sit on a mountain of HR data—talent metrics, engagement trends, turnover analysis, recruiting funnel performance, compensation benchmarks, capability assessments,

In a private equity portfolio company, few relationships matter more than the one between the CHRO and the CEO. When this partnership is strong—rooted in

For the CHRO in a private equity portfolio company (the CHROPE), the role is both vital and paradoxical. You are the steady orchestrator behind talent,

In a former life as a corporate Recruiter, my team once took on a challenge the business labeled “100 in 100”—hire 100 technologists in 100

Why Mentorship Matters for the CHROPE Choosing a mentor is an incredibly personal decision. The right mentor can shift your perspective, accelerate your development, and

HR is a unique function inside any organization—but it takes on an entirely different complexity within a private equity portfolio company. HR is a cost

This week’s Straight Dope for the CHROPE (a CHRO in a Private Equity portfolio company) comes from Jason Barkham, Partner at WellOrg Partners—a firm specializing

This week’s Straight Dope for the CHROPE (CHRO in a Private Equity Portfolio Company) features insights from Chris Schmelzer, a leader reshaping how organizations approach