OUR INVESTMENTS IN HR TECH IN PRE-PANDEMIC TIMES HELPED US NAVIGATE THE CRISIS BETTER: C.H. ROBINSON'S CHRO

Prior to the pandemic, we had already begun to make significant investments in human capital management software for our employees across the globe. These investments paid off when lockdowns and the shift to remote work began last year, says Angie Freeman, Chief Human Resources Officer, C.H. Robinson, in an interaction with us

- Mastufa Ahmed

Angie was named Chief Human Resources Officer in January 2015. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of human resources from August 2012 to December 2014. Additional positions with C.H. Robinson include Vice President of investor relations and public affairs from January 2009 to August 2012 and Director of Investor Relations and Director of Marketing Communications. She also serves as the President the C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation.

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Over the last 1.5 years, the concept of the workplace has been turned on its head. With companies across the globe having undergone a massive remote working experiment like no other, it Is safe to say that the world of work has been disrupted. How are organizations adapting to the changing needs?

With the digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic, it is almost impossible for companies to avoid the impact on the workplace. With the implementation of travel restrictions, health concerns, and employees working remotely, the need for seamless collaboration became even more evident as both employees and employers realize that they could, in fact, work anywhere and everywhere, with the right support.