Milton J. Perkins, PhD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPC, serves as the Senior Vice President of ActOne Government Solutions, Inc., where he oversees the pursuit, management, and delivery of workforce solutions to federal, state, county, municipal, and quasi-government clients. With over 45 years of human capital expertise, Dr. Perkins has held prominent leadership roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Vice President of HR, Director of Workforce Solutions, Head of Talent Management, and RAS Leader for Fortune 500 companies. He has also served as a lead content expert and primary facilitator for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA).
Dr. Perkins’s extensive experience spans practical application, research, teaching, and consulting, enabling him to develop innovative business solutions that leverage people as a strategic asset. His work has had a global impact, earning him recognition as a thought leader in workforce strategy and human capital development.
A highly sought-after speaker at business and human capital conferences, Dr. Perkins specializes in key areas such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), fostering Inclusive Workplace Cultures, HR Metrics and People Analytics, People-Centric Learning and Development, addressing Unconscious/Conscious Biases and Micro-Aggressions, Workforce Planning, Conducting Internal Investigations, HR Business Partner Models, and HR Strategy Development.
Dr. Perkins holds a PhD in Management, with published research on Environmental Variables Impacting Virtual Employee Engagement. He also earned an MS in Human Resources and a BS in Management with a focus on Computer Information Systems. A pioneer in professional certifications, Dr. Perkins was among the first globally to achieve the SHRM People Analytics Specialty, AI + HI, and Inclusive Workplace Culture Credentials, along with Databricks AI certification. He also holds SHRM-SCP, HRCI-SPHR, and NAPS-CPC certifications.
In addition to his academic and professional achievements, Dr. Perkins has completed advanced studies in human resource leadership at the Disney Institute, the Society for Human Resource Management, Babson College’s Executive Leadership Development Program, and the PDI Assessment Center.
What people are saying about Dr. Perkins:
“What a transformative education. I appreciated Dr. Perkins' knowledge, enthusiasm, and kind regard for people and the HR profession. He made me feel proud to be aligned with this profession and he made me think critically. SHRM is lucky to have him as an instructor. Excellent course!”