Prescribing actions on the people side that will add value to the business is where HR leaders can demonstrate their importance in a very concrete way. The CHRO is the executive responsible for the strategy of how the company uses people to achieve business results and a dynamic talent allocation strategy, hiring and promoting for a more inclusive workplace, and a strong company culture all improve those results. Although much of this has been the mission of forward-thinking HR leaders for quite some time, the difference is that with a grounding in analytics, CHROs can make their case – and prove business value – in cold, hard numbers.