Only 40% of respondents say their organizations are effective at building bench strength, while organizations that get it right are nearly seven times as likely to report successful succession outcomesBOSTON, Sept. 9, 2026 -- Succession planning is a familiar ritual inside many organizations: talent reviews, leadership programs, readiness discussions, and carefully maintained plans. But new research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) suggests many organizations may be focused on the wrong measure of progress: they have succession activity, but not the leadership depth needed to keep performance on track as business conditions change.

-New i4cp research reveals that high-performing future-ready organizations are redesigning work around AI, with HR architecting the shift.[Boston, MA] — June 30, 2026 — A new global research report from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), “The AI-Enabled HR Operating Model for Future-Ready Organizations,” finds that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how work gets done, and what businesses expect from HR—yet most HR functions are still adapting to AI rather than redesigning work around it.

Scottsdale, AZ — April 2, 2026 — The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), the leading authority on next practices in human capital, today announced the winners of its 2026 i4cp Member Awards and 2026 Next Practice Awards, honoring organizations and leaders who are shaping the future of work through innovation, leadership, and measurable impact. The awards were announced and presented at the i4cp Next Practices Now Conference, bringing together senior HR and business leaders from the world’s most forward-thinking organizations. 

The i4cp 2026 Next Practice Awards recognize groundbreaking innovations in HR, talent,  and workforce strategy—honoring organizations that have developed cutting-edge approaches to people practices and demonstrated remarkable business impact as a result.In the most competitive year of this time-honored awards program, the 15 finalists exemplify the next practices that set high-performance companies apart; each was selected for extraordinary work in areas such as talent development, workforce transformation, wellbeing, culture renovation, and AI-powered strategies.

Think productivity requires a return to the office? Think again. A new survey commissioned by Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), reveals that remote-first workplaces are not only sustainable, but also highly productive.According to the study, 83% of remote-friendly companies self-report high or very high productivity, with 62% citing "high" productivity and 21% reporting it as "very high." Notably, 62% of these companies do not use surveillance tools like VPN usage logs or keystroke tracking, signaling a strong culture of mutual trust.

Seattle, WA – June 17, 2025 — As work becomes more distributed, a silent crisis is shaking the foundations of corporate leadership. A new research report from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), Leading from Anywhere, reveals that while 86% of organizations say work has become more distributed, 58% of leaders admit they are only “somewhat” effective in this new environment. Burnout is rampant. Productivity is slipping. And leadership development programs are failing to address the source problem.The solution? It’s not another over-hyped program or a top-down directive. According to the study led by renowned thought leader Rob Cross, SVP of Research at i4cp and professor at Babson College, and Mollie Lombardi, Sr. Research Analyst at i4cp, leaders don’t need more generic training—they need practices that result in immediate impact.

New AI HR tool is designed to help companies leverage next practices in human capitalSEATTLE, April 11, 2025 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), the leading human capital think tank, today announced a new AI tool that provides a significant enhancement to the experience of its member organizations.

Terry Waters appointed new CEOSEATTLE, April 8, 2025 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) today announced a strategic investment from M|C Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on businesses in the technology services and digital infrastructure sectors. The investment will support additional growth opportunities for i4cp, the leading authority on next practices in human capital.

Former Meta VP of Analytics and Workforce Strategy will bring unparalleled expertise and experience to industry-leading group SEATTLE, WA – April 03, 2025 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) announced that Alexis Fink, Ph.D., a renowned expert in workforce analytics, has been appointed as the new Chair of i4cp’s People Analytics Board, effective April 1. 

Thought Leaders Peter Cappelli, Lisa Bryant, & Lisa Ashworth, and Member Organizations Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Lumen Technologies, Manulife Financial, Symetra, Zachry Corporation, and Next Practice Award Winners Recognized at Leading Annual Human Capital ConferenceScottsdale, AZ – March 5, 2025 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Member and Next Practice Awards, recognizing exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in human resources. These awards honor individuals and organizations that are pioneering new workforce strategies, transforming talent practices, and driving meaningful business results.

The i4cp 2025 Next Practice Awards recognize groundbreaking innovations in HR, talent, and workforce strategy—honoring organizations that are driving measurable business impact through next practices.We’re excited to announce the 10 finalists for this year’s awards, selected for their exceptional work in areas such as career development, culture transformation, employee experience, and AI-driven workforce strategies. These organizations exemplify the next practices that set high-performance companies apart:

Surprisingly, employees at organizations that are scaling AI are also the most fearful of being replaced by itJanuary 23, 2025, Seattle, WA – i4cp, the leading human capital think tank, released its latest comprehensive study on how organizations are preparing their workforces for an AI-enabled future and what is distinguishing those that are scaling its utilization.  

Featuring the priorities of the world’s leading HR executives across multiple functions, i4cp’s annual survey and report also features 32 predictions that human resource and business leaders should consider for the year aheadDecember 3, 2024, Seattle, WA – i4cp, the leading human capital think tank, released its much-anticipated annual deep dive into what’s next for Human Resources in its 2025 report, capturing the top initiatives of leading HR executives from the world’s most innovative and respected brands.

Newly published research—The Future-Ready Culture—outlines the traits that make a workforce agile, engaged, and prepared while showcasing the clear connection between organizational culture and business performance.October 15, 2024, Seattle, WA – A new study from human capital research firm i4cp reinforces the critical connection between organizational culture and business performance and demonstrates how companies that embody specific cultural elements are better positioned to outperform competitors in increasingly unpredictable conditions.

Seattle, WA – August 13, 2024 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), the leading authority on next practices in human capital, is thrilled to announce its inclusion on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the eighth time.  This remarkable achievement underscores i4cp’s sustained growth and its unwavering commitment to helping organizations drive high performance through innovative human capital practices. 

Seattle, Washington, May 29, 2024Newly published research study, The Team Network Effect™: How Precision Collaboration Unleashes Productivity, explains why conventional thinking about teams is out of date, and often counterproductive to modern objectives and demands.

SEATTLE, May 8, 2024 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) today announced that three of its executives, and over 10 members of the i4cp community were honored on HR Executive Magazine’s sixth annual list of Top 100 HR Tech Influencers.For the third straight year, i4cp’s CEO Kevin Oakes was included on the list along with i4cp board member Dr. John Boudreau. This year, they were joined on the list by i4cp’s Chief Research Officer, Kevin Martin. HR Executives’ annual list recognizes individuals who have earned a reputation for significantly impacting the industry across various fields, including talented analysts, consultants, practitioners and more. According to HR Executive, “these influencers are shaping the delivery of HR technology and driving transformation in the human resources sector.”

Distinguished Member Awards are Presented at Leading Annual Human Capital ConferenceScottsdale, AZ – March 27, 2024: The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) presented thought leader Dave Ulrich, Jennifer Weber (CHRO, ADM), Cameron Hedrick (CLO, Citi), and organizations - Target, Google, Deere & Company, E.W. Scripps, and Pax8 with awards for contributions to the advancement of the field of human resources.

Scottsdale, AZ, March 27, 2024—The winners of i4cp’s highly competitive Next Practice Awards have been announced: Mondelēz International, Citi, Toyota North America, Intuit, and Pinterest were each recognized for outstanding innovations and achievement in the advancement of people practices.Winners were honored at the i4cp 2024 Next Practices Now Conference, March 25 – 28 at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, AZ. The award-winning submissions, selected from a group of 15 finalists, centered on initiatives to enable talent mobility, transform learning, enhance skill development, and prepare for the future of work.

i4cp is pleased to announce the fifteen finalists in its 2024 Next Practice Awards competition. Exclusive to i4cp, next practices describe innovative strategies strongly tied to excellence in market performance but not yet leveraged by most organizations.The finalists in this year’s competition were chosen for demonstrating creative workforce practices that positively impact business results.

Capturing the perspective of HR executives worldwide, i4cp’s annual report identifies 4 HR predictions that human capital and business leaders should be considering for 2024December 19, 2023, Seattle, WA – HR research powerhouse i4cp today released an in-depth look at what’s next for HR in their annual report featuring the perspective of HR executives representing the world’s leading and most respected brands.

Seattle, WA, October, 30, 2023 – i4cp, the world's leading authority on next practices in human capital, is putting its research into practice with the launch of i4cp Advisory Services. Building on the success of the best-selling book Culture Renovation®, i4cp is formally launching this new offering to advise organizations on culture change and related initiatives.Marshall Bergmann has been appointed Vice President of Advisory Services and is responsible for working with i4cp members and other global organizations to guide and advise innovative culture and strategic HR initiatives leveraging i4cp’s industry-leading research.

Seattle, WA – i4cp, a leading human capital research firm, is delighted to announce that it has been named one of the Top 25 Best Companies for Remote Workers in 2023 according to Quartz, marking its third consecutive appearance on this prestigious list.In a rapidly evolving work landscape where remote work has become the norm, i4cp continues to prioritize the well-being and productivity of its employees vs. where an employee is physically located. This recognition by Quartz reflects the company's commitment to creating a flexible and supportive work environment that empowers its workforce to thrive, whether in the office or remotely.

Seattle, WA. (August 15, 2023) — Inc. Magazine recognized the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), a global human capital research firm, for inclusion on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing companies. The annual distinction marks i4cp’s seventh appearance on the list.The prestigious Inc. 5000 rankings provide a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s top dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238%. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

Seattle, WA - The Association for Talent Development (ATD) have announced that Kevin Oakes, CEO of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Talent Development Thought Leader Award. This accolade recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of talent development, positively impacting both individuals and the organizations they serve.Formerly known as the Distinguished Contribution Award, the ATD Talent Development Thought Leader Award honors those who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing the knowledge and practices within talent development.

Accomplished professor, author, and expert in networks and collaboration adds significant insight and experience to i4cp’s Next Practice researchSEATTLE, May 18, 2023 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) today announced that Rob Cross, the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College and the cofounder and research director of the Connected Commons, is joining i4cp as Senior Vice President of Research.

Seattle, WA, March 30, 2023—The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) announced the recipients of its 2023 Next Practice Awards. Dow, Experian, Land O’ Lakes, and PwC were recognized for outstanding innovations and achievement in the advancement of people practices.Winners were honored at the i4cp 2023 Next Practices Now Conference, March 27 – 30 at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, AZ. The award-winning submissions centered on initiatives to drive digital innovation, upskill and reskill employees, and strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs:

Distinguished Member Awards are Presented at Leading Annual Human Capital ConferenceSeattle, WA – March 30, 2023: The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) recognized five companies for outstanding achievements in peer leadership, culture, workforce productivity, and overall performance in advancing the field of human resources. A global human capital research firm noted for discovering talent practices that distinguish high-performance organizations, i4cp presented awards to the honorees during its 2023 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, March 27th – 30th.

Seattle, WA – March 30, 2023: The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) honored best-selling author Gary Hamel; Brenda Sugrue, Global Chief Learning Officer at EY; and Christine Deputy, Chief People Officer at Pinterest. The global research firm presented each leader with an award during i4cp’s 2023 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, March 27 – 30.Renowned management expert, best-selling author, and professor, Gary Hamel received i4cp’s Industry Legend Award for his outstanding contributions and commitment to the field of human resources and leadership. Hamel, who has been on the faculty of the London Business School for more than three decades, has worked with some of the world's leading companies and is the author of several landmark books. With this honor, Hamel joins the ranks of past recipients Marshall Goldsmith and Beverly Kaye.

Do you hate your HRIS platform? If so, you’re not alone. New HR technology research from i4cp and HR Executive magazine shows that few people would recommend their HRIS to others (specifically, they give their HRIS a -47 Net Promoter Score).That’s why we are pleased to announce these additional i4cp member benefits, available now:

The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)—a leading global human capital research firm, is pleased to announce the ten finalists in its 2023 Next Practice Awards competition. Exclusive to i4cp, next practices describe innovative strategies strongly tied to excellence in market performance but not yet leveraged by most organizations.Finalists in the competition include Allstate, Dell, Dow, Experian, Idaho National Laboratory, Land O’ Lakes, PwC, Roche, ServiceNow, and T-Mobile. All were chosen for demonstrating creative workforce practices that positively impact business results.

New global study by i4cp shows an inextricable link between the cultural health of an organization and its financial performance. It also unveils The Toxic 9 … traits that can derail any culture.February 1, 2023, Seattle, WA – The latest global study by HR research powerhouse i4cp provides evidence to support a new business imperative: the health of your culture has a direct impact on how well a company performs.

The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) has appointed Dave Gartenberg, former CHRO of Avanade and Slalom Consulting, as chair of its popular development program, the Up Next Cohort, designed to prepare HR leaders to become Chief Human Resource Officers. Gartenberg, who also served in various senior HR roles at Microsoft for over a decade, will offer his expertise to participants alongside other current and former CHROs, thought leaders, and i4cp research analysts.

Despite widespread public concern about rampant inflation, soaring prices, and fears of a recession, many employers aren’t assessing or investing in the financial well-being of their workforces.Data from leading human capital research firm i4cp shows that only 12% of survey respondents—primarily HR leaders representing large companies—say that their employees have a high level of financial well-being.

i4cp/Fortune study shows that high-performance organizations are more likely to attract and retain talent by competing on the strength of their cultures over compensationSeattle, WA – Data gathered by research firm Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and Fortune Media found that labor and skill shortages are viewed by most employers as the top potential disruptors to their organizations and business in 2022—surprisingly cited more than inflation, supply chain interruption, or geopolitical instability.

New data from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) shows that most U.S. employers are taking a wait and see approach to the Roe v Wade situation, though some companies are reporting that the pending Supreme Court decision is causing divisiveness in the workplace.Of the 366 human resources other talent leaders who participated in i4cp’s Employer Response to the Implications of Roe v Wade survey last week:

Seattle WA, March 3, 2022 - We are thrilled to announce that Madeline Borkin, Vice President, Member Development and Executive Sponsor, Chief Diversity Officer Board at the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), will be honored by our partner Best Buddies International as Best Buddies’ Mother of The Year, at the 5th Annual Best Buddies Celebration of Mothers  May 7, 2022, in Malibu, CA.Each year, Best Buddies International honors a Mother of the Year who exemplifies unconditional love, acceptance, and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Seattle, WA. March 17, 2022 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) presented its 2022 Culture Renovation® Award to Mastercard in recognition of the firm’s achieving, sustaining, and advancing a healthy and thriving culture. Beverly Kaye was individually recognized for her contributions in the field of human resources.The best-selling book Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company, by i4cp CEO Kevin Oakes, guides companies in planning, building, and maintaining a corporate culture that drives profits, growth, and business sustainability now and well into the future. As a data-driven company, Mastercard’s approach to measuring culture and helping stakeholders make stronger decisions exemplifies themes revealed by the i4cp research underlying the book.

Seattle, WA. March 16, 2022 – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) presented Dell and Accenture with awards at i4cp's 2022 Next Practices Now Conference.Today, Accenture was honored with i4cp’s Member of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to a company within i4cp’s network of member organizations that has demonstrated outstanding innovations and achievement in workforce productivity.

Seattle, WA – March 15, 2022: The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) has recognized two Fortune 500 organizations and a respected diversity leader for outstanding advancements in talent practices and workforce initiatives. A global human capital research firm noted for discovering the talent practices that distinguish high-performance organizations, i4cp announced the awards during its 2022 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.Organizational honorees included i4cp member companies Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), and Land O’Lakes. Dr. Alveda Williams, corporate director of inclusion Dow, was individually recognized for her contributions to the advancement of the human capital field.

Flexibility is ranked as a leading driver of talent attraction and retention, yet only 33% of large organizations consider employee input when determining where work is performed, according to a new global study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).Only 25% of organizations surveyed for the study take employee feedback into account to decide when work should happen.

New York Times bestselling author Daniel H. Pink will keynote the i4cp 2022 Next Practices Now Conference, capping off the three-day event focused on the HR and workforce challenges facing organizations in the year ahead.Pink is the author of bestsellers A Whole New Mind, Drive, To Sell Is Human, and When, which have sold millions of copies, have been translated into forty-two languages, and have won multiple awards.

Based on research from thousands of organizations, acclaimed book is used by many to proactively create healthier and more productive corporate culturesSeattle, January 19, 2022 – Culture Renovation®, which has become the definitive blueprint for companies that want to change their organizational cultures, celebrates its one-year anniversary today. The book, already in its fifth printing, is in use by countless organizations worldwide as a step-by-step guide to healthier and more productive cultures. Hitting #1 on many new book release lists when first published, Culture Renovation® continues to enjoy its position on best-seller lists, favorite-book-of-the-year mentions, and has been featured by Forbes, Chief Executive, SmartBrief, Human Resource Executive, Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead podcast, and more during 2021.

The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) announced today the appointment of Melissa C. Thompson as 2022 Chair of i4cp’s Talent Acquisition Board.Thompson is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Ford Motor Company. She joined in November of 2021; her focus will be on transforming Talent Acquisition to meet the needs of Ford’s strategic business imperative (Ford+).

CHRO of Lyra Health to add experience and insight as the research firm continues its significant growth Seattle, WA, December 3, 2021:  The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)—the leading authority on next practices in human capital and one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies according to Inc. Magazine—announced today that Stephanie Frias has joined the company’s board of directors.

The recipients of the i4cp 2021 Next Practice Awards have been announced. Avanade, Ford Motor Company, T-Mobile, and Tiffany & Co. are recognized for leading-edge people practices that have positively impacted their businesses.The winners were honored at the virtual i4cp 2021 Next Practices Now Conference.

27% of organizations feel LinkedIn knows more about their employees than they doAs the “Great Resignation” begins to affect the ability to retain and attract top talent, organizations may want to first make sure they understand what talent they already have. Data collected by human capital research firm Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) – from more than 1,300 HR and business executives across 80 countries – shows that not only do most organizations not know the skills and capabilities within their workforces today, but that they also have a lack of knowledge on what is needed in the next one-to-three years.

The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)—a leading global human capital research firm—has announced the remaining four finalists in its 2021 Next Practice Awards competition. Exclusive to i4cp’s research and analysis, next practices describe innovative strategies strongly tied to excellence in market performance but not yet leveraged by most organizations.Finalists in phase two of the 2021 competition include Ford Motor Company, T-Mobile, JLL, and Land O’Lakes, joining previously announced finalists Tiffany & Co., Prisma Health, F5, and Avanade. All were chosen for demonstrating creative workforce practices that positively impact business results.

Inc. magazine today ranked the Seattle-based Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) on its annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list recognizes leading companies within the U.S. economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small and midsized businesses. This is the sixth time i4cp has appeared on the list. 

The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)—a leading global human capital research firm, is pleased to announce the first four finalists in its 2021 Next Practice Awards competition. Exclusive to i4cp, next practices describe innovative strategies strongly tied to excellence in market performance but not yet leveraged by most organizations.Finalists in Phase One of the two-phase 2021 competition include Tiffany & Co., Prisma Health, F5, and Avanade. All were chosen for demonstrating creative workforce practices that positively impact business results.

As more organizations announce plans to return workers to the office, a mistake many are making is mandating that employees spend a certain number of days or hours in the office, according to a new global study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). The study, which included perspectives from 1,452 executives and employees from organizations located in 55 countries, demonstrates that such mandates not only risk higher attrition and lower diversity, but they’re also unnecessary.According to the study—From Cube to Cloud™: The Next Era of Work— most organizations have reported significant success in working remotely:

Most organizations fail in their attempt to modify organizational culture. In fact, only 15% of organizations who have attempted to change their cultures have reported success. But, there are commonalities in the approaches of those successful organizations, as revealed in the bestselling book Culture Renovation™ and corresponding research study by human capital research firm i4cpi4cp’s research uncovered 18 specific tactics which organizations can employ to create effective change. Yet, none of these tactics will work if your organization’s leadership doesn’t first fully understand the culture—and its nuances—in place today.  

 Leveraging data from the largest research study conducted on organizational culture, book showcases interviews and case studies from some of the world’s top CEOs and companies 

Seattle, WA – Marshall Goldsmith, recognized as the world’s #1 leadership thinker and #1 executive coach, was presented with i4cp’s inaugural Industry Legend Award in appreciation of his outstanding contributions and commitments to the fields of human resources and leadership. He accepted the award following his closing presentation at the i4cp 2020 Next Practices Now Conference.Dr. Goldsmith, a longtime contributor to i4cp, the company’s Chairman Emeritus, and a member of i4cp’s Thought Leader Consortium, is the author of three New York Times best-selling books and is the only person to be rated the Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World… twice. He has been ranked as the World’s #1 Executive Coach and Top Ten Business Thinker for eight years in a row. He also was chosen as the first winner of the Lifetime Award for Leadership by the Harvard Institute of Coaching and is one of a select few executive advisors who has worked with over 150 major CEOs and their management teams.

 Several organizations and executive received awards for their innovative people practices

Presented at the i4cp 2020 Next Practices Now Conference, the award honors excellence in organizational culture changeSeattle, WA - Microsoft was honored today by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) with the research firm’s inaugural Culture Renovation™ Award in recognition of Microsoft’s successful efforts to plan, build, and maintain successful culture change.

Alaska Airlines also honored with i4cp’s New Member of the Year AwardSeattle, WA – The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) presented Ecolab with the i4cp Member of the Year award today at the i4cp 2020 Next Practices Now Virtual Conference.

 Inc. magazine today ranked the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) on its annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. 

i4cp’s Next Practices Now Conference, the #1-rated event for HR executives, is going virtual in 2020. This year’s annual conference will feature live sessions showcasing top CEOs, CHROs, and thought leaders who represent some of the most progressive minds and organizations in the human capital field today.  It will also feature one of the largest gatherings of HR executives and human capital practitioners in a unique, networked environment. 

Seattle - May 31, 2020 – In response to the escalated racial tensions following the death of George Floyd, i4cp’s Chief Diversity Board, which represents leaders from dozens of major U.S. employers, invites all interested parties to join an open call for Diversity and Inclusion on Tuesday, June 2nd at 1pm ET / 10am PT.Led by Jacqui Robertson, chair of the CDO Board and Global Head of Talent, Diversity & Inclusion at William Blair, this video call will explore corporate response to this past week’s events and will include insights from top D&I executives of major organizations across the U.S. Participants will have a chance to interact and ask questions, as well as respond to polls and access pertinent research during the call.

Companies have reported an increased impact on productivity related to the coronavirus since mid-February, according to a new survey of 650 HR decision makers conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).This week’s survey found 29% of participants reporting that the coronavirus outbreak has negatively affected productivity in their organizations from a moderate to high extent; and 35% reporting that the coronavirus outbreak has affected productivity in their organizations to a small extent.

The recipients of the i4cp 2020 Next Practice Awards have been announced ahead of this year’s annual conference. Booz Allen Hamilton, Ford Motor Company, Grant Thornton LLP, and Lockheed Martin are recognized for leading-edge people practices that have positively impacted their businesses.The winners will be honored on stage at the i4cp 2020 Next Practices Now Conference (March 23 - 26) at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona.

Marshall Goldsmith, ranked the world’s #1 executive coach and member of the Thinkers50 hall of fame, returns to the i4cp 2020 Next Practices Now Conference following a six-year hiatus. Goldsmith has been repeatedly ranked among the top global business thinkers and is the only person to be honored twice by Thinkers50 as the #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He is also a prolific, bestselling author and sought-after speaker.

Wilson Jones, President and CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, has joined a stellar speaker line-up that includes Kevin Johnson and Lucy Helm (CEO & CHRO of Starbucks), Dean Carter (CHRO, Patagonia), and other thought leaders at the i4cp 2020 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona March 23 – 26, 2020. Jones has been with Oshkosh, a leading industrial company that designs and builds specialty trucks, military vehicles, and other access equipment, since 2005. With the company now boasting 15,000 employees and a spot on the Fortune 500 list, Jones’ 25 years of experience in the special vehicle manufacturing industry has been essential in accelerating the company’s global expansion and new product development.

A new i4cp study examines the disability inclusion practices organizations are using to engage with workers with disabilities to meet current and future talent needs.One in five people of working age in the U.S. has a disability, yet despite well-publicized talent shortages the national unemployment rate for people with a disability is nearly twice that of the broader population. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), that number climbs to 81%.

The list of sought-after presenters for the i4cp 2020 Next Practices Now Conference is growing with the addition of three newly announced speakers:Dave Ulrich, Co-Founder and Principal at The RBL Group; Garry Ridge, CEO at WD-40 Company; and Namrata Yadav, Sr. Vice President, Head of Inclusion Strategy at Bank of America, will join the CHROs from IBM and 3M and the chief accessibility officer from Microsoft to present to conference attendees next March. 

Every year, the top-rated  i4cp Next Practices Now Conference brings together over 400 senior human capital leaders for four days of focus on cutting-edge HR approaches and superior, high-level networking. Next year’s conference (March 23 – 26, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ) is no exception and promises yet another line-up of amazing speakers.

Starbucks, Toyota North America, Humana, and BAE Systems among other member companies honored at the i4cp 2019 conference. T-Mobile was presented with the i4cp 2019 Member of the Year award today at the i4cp 2019 Next Practices Now conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The award is presented annually to an i4cp member organization that has demonstrated outstanding innovations and achievement in workforce productivity.

 The recipients of the i4cp 2019 Next Practice Awards have been announced ahead of this year’s annual conference. Booz Allen Hamilton, Ecolab Inc., Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), and ABB are recognized for leading-edge people practices that have positively impacted their businesses.  

Tina Tchen, former Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama, will share her unique perspective on sexual harassment, gender inequity, and discrimination at the i4cp 2019 Next Practices Now Conference (March 11 – 14, Fairmont Scottsdale).The conference will bring together nearly 500 human capital executives from many of the world’s largest and most respected employers. This year’s focus will be an exploration of how work is being disrupted and the implications for organizations, from the impact of automation and AI, to continued efforts to improve inclusiveness. As always, the i4cp conference is closed to vendors and consultants.

Ask four of your colleagues this question: “What is our employer brand?”

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are too often (and erroneously) perceived as nice to have workplace networks that help connect employees with similar interests, backgrounds, and experiences. New research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and Elevate, however, finds that high-performance organizations view ERGs as strategic leadership development incubators, as well as a critical platform for fostering diversity and inclusivity.  In a study of 363 employers, i4cp found that high-performance organizations—which i4cp defines as those that consistently outperform their competitors in the marketplace—are 2.5x more likely to describe their employee resource groups as experiential career advancement and leadership development vehicles. We also found that leading an ERG (which previous i4cp research has shown to accelerate leadership development) sets talent up for growth and advancement in their organizations. The data shows that leaders of ERGs in high-performance organizations are:  

Work is in a state of continuous disruption. That’s why the i4cp 2019 Next Practices Now Conference (March 11 – 14, 2019 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess) is bringing together nearly 500 senior human capital leaders with innovative speakers—both cutting-edge thought leaders and key executives from the world’s leading companies—to discover, discuss, and analyze the practices that high-performance organizations are using to rethink work and remain ahead in this increasingly fast-paced environment. We’re pleased to announce just a few of the amazing speakers who well help facilitate this discovery process:

Amazon was awarded the Institute for Corporate Productivity's (i4cp) 2018 High-Performance Award last night at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now. The award is presented annually to an i4cp member company that has demonstrated outstanding achievement as a high-performance organization.

Microsoft was awarded the Institute for Corporate Productivity's (i4cp) 2018 Member of the Year Award last night at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now. The award is presented annually to an i4cp member company that has demonstrated outstanding innovations and achievement in workforce productivity.

Seven leading organizations are recipients of i4cp's 2018 Next Practice Awards in recognition of their implementation of outstanding innovations and achievement in the advancement of people practices. i4cp's Next Practice Awards celebrate and highlight leading-edge people practices and the organizations implementing them to positively impact the bottom-line. The winners will be honored on stage at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now (March 26 – 29) in Scottsdale, Arizona.

i4cp and Cross to co-manage the Connected Commons, a consortium of organizations focused on the science of collaboration.The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), a leading human capital research firm that discovers the people practices that drive high performance, announced today an extended partnership with Rob Cross, Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Business at Babson College, author, and recognized thought leader in social network analysis.

Jacqui Canney, EVP of the Global People Division for Walmart Inc., will join Brené Brown, Dan Pink, Andrew Razeghi, and other thought leaders as a speaker at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now , the highly praised event focused on cutting-edge business practices in talent, HR, and learning. Designed for business leaders seeking new ways to use to talent to drive market growth and organizational agility, the i4cp 2018 Conference takes place March 26 – 29, 2018 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. To ensure its reputation as an open and collaborative forum, the annual event is closed to vendors and consultants.

These forward-looking employers have been selected to compete for awards that recognize cutting-edge people practices. The semi-finalists have been announced for i4cp's 2018 Next Practice Awards. These annual awards recognize and celebrate leading-edge people practices and the organizations that are implementing them to positively impact their bottom-lines. The winners, who will be announced in early March, will discuss their work onstage at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now , March 26 – 29, 2018, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Denise Young Smith, former head of worldwide human resources and inclusion & diversity at Apple, will share her unique insights at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now , the highly praised event focused on cutting-edge business practices in talent, HR, and learning. Young Smith joins the list of other tech leaders who have already been announced as speakers, including Candice Morgan, head of inclusion and diversity at Pinterest, Barbara Whye, chief diversity & inclusion officer at Intel, and Patty McCord, former head of talent at Netflix.

Patty McCord, author and former chief talent officer of Netflix, has joined Brené Brown, Dan Pink, Andrew Razeghi and more as a speaker at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now, the highly praised event focused on cutting-edge business practices in talent, HR, and learning. Designed for business leaders seeking new ways to use to talent to drive market growth and organizational agility, the i4cp 2018 Conference takes place March 26 – 29, 2018 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. To ensure its reputation as an open and collaborative forum, the annual event is closed to vendors and consultants.

Industry’s “best human capital conference” features stellar speaker line-up of industry thought leaders and practitioners. i4cp’s 2018 Conference, Next Practices Now (March 26 – 29), the exclusive annual event for senior HR and talent leaders, has already exceeded last year’s attendance and is on pace to double attendance vs. previous i4cp conferences. Headlined by keynoters Brené Brown, Dan Pink, Ellyn Shook and other luminaries – and unique due to its ban on vendors and consultants – the conference is considered by many to be the industry’s best human capital conference.

Many companies feel sexual harassment training is ineffective today.Nearly 20% of organizations are preparing for a possible increase in sexual harassment claims, according to a new survey conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), the human capital industry’s leading research firm.  In preparation, nearly a quarter of organizations have, or plan to have, their CEO send an email communication to all employees affirming the company’s zero tolerance policy against harassment. And 20% of organizations plan to revise their current training approach.

The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) is pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2017, Madeline Borkin has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Sales.Ms. Borkin has served as a Director of New Member Development for the last five years at i4cp, and has focused on adding enterprise members to the i4cp network along with sales of other i4cp offerings such as membership to i4cp’s research working groups, benchmarking surveys, and human capital executive search. In her new role, she will oversee and add to the i4cp’s sales team to continue i4cp’s growth.

Ball Corporation, HSBC, and Celgene also honored at the i4cp 2017 ConferenceCigna was awarded the Institute for Corporate Productivity's (i4cp) 2017 Member of the Year Award this week at the i4cp 2017 Conference: Next Practices Now. The award is presented annually to an i4cp member company that has demonstrated outstanding innovations and achievement in workforce productivity.

Ford, Intel, Cigna, Ingersoll Rand, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee recognized with i4cp’s Next Practice AwardsFive leading organizations were recipients of i4cp's 2017 Next Practice Awards in recognition of their implementation of outstanding innovations and achievement in the advancement of people practices.

Tech giant recognized for its ongoing culture transformation Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was awarded the Institute for Corporate Productivity's (i4cp) 2017 High-Performance Award today at the i4cp 2017 Conference: Next Practices Now. The award is presented annually to an i4cp member company that has demonstrated outstanding achievement as a high-performance organization.

11 organizations have been selected to compete for award that recognizes cutting-edge people practices.The semi-finalists have been announced for i4cp's 2017 Next Practice Awards. These awards celebrate and highlight leading-edge people practices and the organizations that are implementing them to positively impact the bottom-line. The winners will be announced at the i4cp 2017 Conference: Next Practices Now, March 20 – 23, 2017, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Seattle, Wash. - March 10, 2015 - The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), the leading human capital research firm that helps organizations build and sustain high performance, announced today a research series that addresses a glaring gap that is stifling nearly eight in 10 organizations worldwide: the inability to develop leaders who can work effectively beyond their own teams and with others from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and geographies.This new series, The Inclusive Leader™, showcases the global leadership practices of high-performance organizations, and the traits and competencies essential for inclusive leaders of the future.

Seattle, Wash. - Jan. 09, 2015 - The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), the leading human capital research firm that helps companies build and sustain high performance, announced today that the fourth quarter of 2014 marked the strongest quarterly results in company history, and capped off a record fiscal year for the company. The addition of many regional and global organizations to the i4cp network in combination with continued retention and growth among its existing member organizations reaffirms why the firm ranked on Inc. Magazine's 500|5000 list of fastest growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year. "Our groundbreaking research into the best and next people practices that drive market performance has helped us build a platform that allows companies to benchmark their own practices against high-performance organizations," said Kevin Oakes, co-founder and CEO of i4cp. "The capabilities we have added over the last year have had a direct impact on the number of brand name organizations that have joined our growing network." New members joining the i4cp network in the last quarter include Ingersoll-Rand, Starz Entertainment, Cigna, Amtrak, McDonald's, Ohio Department of Transportation, PEMCO, Omnicare, Integris Health, Synopsys, and many other organizations. "We have continued our commitment to provide a unique consultant- and vendor-free network that emphasizes peer collaboration," added Oakes. "This commitment, along with the investments we made this year in our assessment and benchmarking offerings, working groups, and expanded research coverage have not only made 2014 the best year in company history, but also enables us to deliver even more value to our members in 2015." Highlights from 2014:  i4cp is a human capital research firm that discovers the people practices that drive high performance. Ranked among the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 500|5000 list for four consecutive years, i4cp provides its extensive member network of leading global employers and government institutions with the research, peer collaboration, tools, and data essential to developing and executing workforce strategies and practices that deliver higher market performance. To learn about i4cp go to i4cp.com. View the original press release here.