Ms. James, vice president and regional CHRO at Loyola Medicine, provides strategic direction to integrate human resources strategies across the system. She is known for her transformational leadership style, placing a strong emphasis on talent development, diversity and inclusion, which have driven business growth and organizational performance. Her work has resulted in improved colleague retention and a collaborative workplace culture. Ms. James’ leadership has significantly impacted human resources strategies, focusing on creating inclusive environments and advancing business success. She has previously served as the CHRO at Adtalem Global Education and Hillrom, where her vision facilitated organizational transformations and improved employee engagement.
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Becker's Recognition
Cheryl Jameshas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
Chief human resources officers and chief people officers are tasked with developing strong human capital strategies for their hospitals and health systems.
These leaders have a wide range of responsibilities, including oversight of recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, development and much more. As top human resources executives, their efforts are crucial in shaping workforce culture in alignment with their organization’s values.
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140 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
