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CHROs often make "universally appealing, open-ended promises" when seeking executive buy-in for initiatives, but they're more likely to succeed by setting realistic expectations, a workforce strategy expert says.

The main challenge for HR now is not getting a seat at the table, but using it effectively, says Gartner HR advisory director Robin Boomer. This is especially so amid shrinking budgets and increased competition for investment among departments.

CHROs significantly lag behind their peers when it comes to board influence, Boomer tells HR Daily. In Gartner's most recent board of directors talent survey, CFOs received the highest rating – perceived as effective by 94% of respondents – while CHROs ranked lowest (52%).

Further, he says, "we know from our research and our diagnostics that only 36% of CHROs say that they're confident in their ability to justify the investment needs that they have with executive leadership"...