Kim Pope | Source | COO at WilsonHCG
Kim Pope
Kim Pope (she/her) is the COO of WilsonHCG. She's responsible for driving the implementation of talent partnerships and continually evolving the solution strategy. In her role, she’s been instrumental in building the framework for many of the company’s global partnerships, acquisitions and funding from PE firms over the years. Kim leads her team by collaborating to ensure operational and process excellence. Her forward-looking perspective inspires her team to continually evolve the WilsonHCG brand and solution offerings. Kim is also the executive chair for the company’s Women Who Lead employee belonging group and is committed to helping empower women to accelerate their careers and build confidence in the workplace. Currently, Kim is featured as an expert on the Forbes Human Resources Council and was named in SIA’s 40 under 40 list, a Tampa Bay Business Journal BusinessWoman of the Year honoree and SIA’s Global Power 150 Women in Staffing. Outside of work, Kim loves spending time with her husband and little girl.
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WilsonHCG (https://www.wilsonhcg.com/)
COO
started Jan 2010 -
Ray & Barney Group
Recruiting Manager
May 2007 – May 2009
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Council Post: 15 Tips To Assess Your Team’s Development In A More Healthy And Productive Way
A genuine personal connection is a prerequisite if feedback is to be well-received.
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Council Post: Human Capital Disclosure Presents A Big Opportunity For CHROs
Human capital disclosure means that publicly traded companies in the U.S. will need to understand how their human capital directly impacts their financials.
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Global Talent Acquisition: Embracing Skills-Based Recruitment and Cultural Understanding
Kim emphasizes "skills-based recruitment" to access broader talent pools and promote inclusivity. She highlights the importance of employee belonging groups, AI-driven tools, and talent intelligence for efficient hiring. Cultural understanding and tailored onboarding processes are crucial for global success. By adopting these strategies, organizations can build dynamic, inclusive, and effective global workforces. -
IT Hiring Trends: Stability and Skills Take Center Stage
WilsonHCG's COO highlights a shift in IT hiring: candidates now prioritize job security, propelling non-tech firms. Degrees lose ground to skills-based hiring, emphasizing core competencies and nurturing internal talent growth.
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"Give your employees multiple avenues to provide feedback outside of standard performance reviews and pulse surveys. When you make changes based on feedback from your employees, make sure you let them know. This will encourage them to continue to share it, as they can see for themselves that change is happening." (Forbes, 2022)
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"The value of people data has long been overlooked. Many organizations collect reams of data but don’t actually use it effectively. This legislation showcases its importance and will allow the data to be put to good use. Collecting and analyzing this data will help you make informed business decisions, like indicating if your organization should buy, borrow or upskill for a future-need skill set." (Forbes, 2021)
