Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Spherion Corporation

John D. Heins is senior vice president and chief human resources officer of Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN). Founded in 1946, Spherion^® is a leading recruiting and staffing company that provides integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of companies and job candidates. Employing 275,000 people annually through its network of 700+ offices, Spherion is one of North America’s largest employers.

Heins is responsible for the delivery of industry-leading programs and strategic human resources initiatives for Spherion. Appointed in October 2006, he focuses on organizational and leadership development, talent management and training, workforce planning and employee relations. He is an accomplished leader with 25 years of human resources and management experience and a proven track record of success.

With a goal to enhance customer focus by streamlining the Company’s infrastructure, Heins took on responsibility in 2007 for all administrative functions. In addition to human resources support, the law, real estate, business meeting services and risk management functions also report to Heins.

Heins is a key spokesperson for Spherion’s Emerging Workforce^® Study.

Conducted by Harris Interactive^® on behalf of Spherion and reflecting more than a decade of research, the Study provides a comprehensive look at changes in the American workforce in the context of ongoing social and economic events. Among other findings, the Study reveals that workers at each stage of the career lifecycle have different motivations and expectations driving job satisfaction. With less than half of workers saying they are satisfied with their jobs, employers will need to address key factors such as financial compensation, benefits and work/life balance if they want to attract and retain top talent in the years to come. 

Prior to joining Spherion, he spent 11 years with JM Family Enterprises, most recently as vice president of human resources strategy. While there, he also served as vice president of human resources and administrative services and director of corporate planning and human resources services. During his tenure, he led the company’s efforts to gain entry to Fortune Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Best Companies to Work For” and has helped it maintain that position for the past eight years.

Prior to joining JM Family Enterprises, Heins worked with Florida Power and Light for 14 years in a variety of roles, including manager of human resources planning and commercial operations.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and operations research management from the University of Florida.

Heins is a member of the board of directors of Junior Achievement of South Florida.