Birchtree Performance HR Welcomes Jen Phillips Kirkwood
We’re excited to announce that Jen Phillips Kirkwood has joined Birchtree Performance HR’s expert network. Jen is a globally recognized leader in Responsible AI, HR Tech, and Workforce Transformation, advising CEOs, CHROs, CIOs, and boards on how to unlock innovation while reducing risk.
Jen’s background includes:
World Economic Forum Executive […]
Birchtree Performance HR is proud to welcome our new partners!
We’re excited to introduce an exceptional group of professionals who bring specialized expertise and proven experience in driving the financial performance of human resources.
At Birchtree Performance HR, we know that the best way to deliver measurable results for our clients is to bring together the brightest minds in business. Our new partners share this commitment—combining insight, […]
Dr. Janet L. Walsh Named Alumni Luminary by the University of Phoenix
“Out of more than 100,000 UOP graduates, I’ve been selected to join the inaugural class of 76 Alumni Luminaries—an award recognizing graduates who exemplify leadership, impact, and excellence in their fields.
As President of Birchtree Global and Birchtree Performance HR, I’ve dedicated my career to helping companies expand across […]
On Leadership with Karen Colligan
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 […]
A Message from the IBO President, Dr. Janet L. Walsh
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 […]
Executives Care About Numbers and Results
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 […]
HR, EBITDA, and Business Profitability
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 […]