I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Colligan about leadership, and I continue to be inspired by her insight and clarity. Great leaders are both born and made and Karen is one of the most thoughtful and strategic voices I know when it comes to helping people step […]
In today’s rapidly shifting economic landscape, uncertainty is affecting businesses across the US, Ireland, and the World. At the Irish Business Organization (IBO), we want to remind you: you’re not navigating this alone. The IBO exists for moments like these—offering support, insight, and connection when it matters most.
Our […]
It’s About Results
Executives care about numbers and results. Connecting HR metrics to key financial drivers such as profit margins, revenue growth, cost savings, and shareholder value shows how HR drives financial success in the organization. But historically, executives have viewed HR as a cost center rather than a value […]
Expressing the value of HR in terms of business profitability can be challenging, especially when measuring its direct impact on EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). At Birchtree, our finance and operating executives have utilized ISO 30414 metrics to effectively measure human capital investments and directly link them to EBITDA. These results have offered […]
Promote yourself to VP!
The IBO New York is looking for a VP Treasurer, a Communication VP, a Board Secretary and two Interns. Come join the best networking, fun, and friendly business organization in New York and march with us in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Send your resume […]
I was honored to be a Co-Chair at the Chemical Marketing & Economics STEM Leadership Awards and sponsor of Hubert Sagnières of Essilor Luxottica. Established in 2012, the CME STEM Leadership Awards are the highest honor given by the Chemical, Marketing, and Economics Inc to outstanding leaders of society […]
Birchtree Global, LLC and Birchtree Performance HR are pleased to announce Dr. Janet L. Walsh has been elected the 2025 president of the Irish Business Organization in New York (IBO). Founded in 1973, the IBO is a leading organization for business networking. For five decades the IBO has created […]
AIAC Chairperson Leonard Levie hosted leading economic and business executives at the Economic Club of New York, on November 21 to hear Ken Griffin discuss his perspective on the economy. Two key comments Ken made included:
He was gravely concerned that the rise of tariffs puts the US on a slippery slope towards crony capitalism.
He pointed out domestic […]
Consider how you develop a competitive financial and operational advantage in your human capital. Here is a great article from McKinsey, well documented and food for thought. If you want more ideas for increasing your EBITDA in HR operations, let […]