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HR Executive· Sep 3, 2026

CHROs are increasingly external hires at large companies, index shows

Russell Reynolds' Global CHRO Turnover Index recorded 155 CHRO appointments in 2025, up from 124 in 2024, with S&P 500 companies showing a notable preference for experienced, externally hired CHROs over internal first-time promotions — a trend partly driven by elevated CEO turnover cascading into HR leadership changes.

WorkdayPR Newswire · HR & Workforce· Sep 2, 2026

Workday Named a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises for Eleventh Consecutive Year - PR Newswire

Workday has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for enterprises with 1,000 or more employees for the eleventh consecutive year, reinforcing its standing as a dominant platform in the enterprise HCM market.