Dr. Milton J. Perkins (Dr. P) is responsible for overseeing all activities related to contracting, managing staffing, providing solution architecture, and delivering all human capital solutions to all for-profit, non-profit and government clients, worldwide. He a Workplace Culture Expert, Workforce Planning, HR Strategy, and People Analytics content SME for organizations such as the Society for HR Management and the Public Sector HR Association.
With over for decades of human capital experience, Dr. P has a tremendous wealth of practical, research, teaching, and consulting experience developing innovative organizational outcomes through people. He has been a CHRO, VP HR, CDO, and Global Talent Management Leader, and is a senior faculty member for SHRM and PSHRA. He has lectured and spoken on various human capital topics (analytics, inclusive workplace culture, HR strategy, HR business partner, bias in the workplace, credible communication for HR, employee engagement, to name a few), worldwide, at conferences, corporate events, and on podcasts, virtually and in person.
He has a Ph.D. in Management, an MS in Human Resources, and a BS in Management & Computer Information Systems. He is certified in the following areas: IAML Employment Law, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-SPHR, CF-APMP, and NAPS-CPC, and he has SHRM specialty credentials in DEIA, Human Capital Management Qualified Advising, Leading Workplace Investigations, AI, and People Analytics. Kindle Direct Publishing released his upcoming book, ‘Scratching the DARNSCARSS of Diversity’ in April 2024. He is a member of the Kings and Queens of DEI™, and a frequent co-host of The AppleOne Show.
Book: Scratching the DARNSCARSS of Diversity – Scratching the DARNSCARSS of Diversity is a thought‑provoking exploration of the real, often unspoken challenges organizations face when pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rather than offering surface‑level solutions, the book digs into the “scars” left by historical inequities, cultural misunderstandings, and organizational blind spots. Through candid insights, practical frameworks, and reflective storytelling, it challenges leaders to confront uncomfortable truths, rethink traditional approaches, and build workplaces where diversity is not just a metric—but a meaningful, lived experience. It’s a guide for anyone committed to creating cultures of belonging, accountability, and authentic human connection. Link: https://a.co/d/1iP8NxK