Talent Show

Talent Show covers the intersection of human resources (“HR”) and sustainability. Enormous opportunities exist for cross-collaboration between the human resources function and the sustainability function. The goal of this column is to share industry trends and best practices in the collaboration between sustainability and HR. Ellen Weinreb, creator of Talent Show, is the CEO of Weinreb Group, an executive search and consulting firm with a specialty in supply chain, sustainability and external affairs.

6 lessons learned from internal changemakers

July 19, 2024

by Ellen Weinreb

A new book offers guidance on how to bring purpose to your role and effect positive social and environmental change.
- Leadership
- CSO
5 key roles needed to comply with SEC, EU and California climate disclosure regulations

May 21, 2024

by Ellen Weinreb

The shifting regulatory and legislative landscape will require companies to prioritize specialized positions.
- Jobs & Careers
- Reporting
- ESG
- Data
- European Union
- California
3 ways AI could change your sustainability recruitment in 2024 and beyond

April 23, 2024

by Ellen Weinreb

As artificial intelligence tools proliferate, we need to understand their potential — and limitations.
- Jobs & Careers
- Artificial Intelligence
The 4 attributes CSOs need to succeed in 2024

February 9, 2024

by Ellen Weinreb

Challenges lie ahead amid growing expectations and regulatory requirements, and chief sustainability officers will need to be prepared.
- Leadership
- Forecasts
- CSO
- Trends
How to invest in sustainability education for corporate boards, execs and employees

December 6, 2023

by Ellen Weinreb

Companies that prioritize sustainability education at all levels increase their potential to achieve climate and social goals.
Sustainability decisions are tough — this former Gap ESG leader has tips for making them easier

August 7, 2023

by Ellen Weinreb

Longtime social impact leader Abby Davisson shares insights from the new book she has co-authored, "Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions."
- Jobs & Careers
Owens Corning retired sustainability chief: 5 tips for accomplishing more faster

June 12, 2023

by Ellen Weinreb

Frank O'Brien-Bernini offers insights shaped by a 38-year career, including thoughts about succession planning.
- Jobs & Careers
3 competencies every CSO needs

April 26, 2023

by Ellen Weinreb

Leading sustainability isn’t easy. Here are three skills needed for them to succeed.
- Jobs & Careers
ESG advice for leaders of the brave new low-carbon world

January 24, 2023

by Ellen Weinreb

Leaders of new climate startups need to integrate ESG from the beginning.
3 truths and a myth about the CSO’s role in an era of ESG and economic turmoil

October 31, 2022

by Ellen Weinreb

ESG is, and always has been, essential to business. And the job market reflects that.
- Jobs & Careers
- ESG