How Do You Transform The Human Resources Function?
Many human resources functions are still unable to handle business pressures brought on by increased competition and cost squeezes. While they highly desire to be part of strategic decision-making, cost containment continues to chip away at any efforts made in that direction. They end up on the sidelines watching as their transactional activities are cut and value-added strategic initiatives are handed over to other functions. But, there are five things the human resources function can do to transform into a viable strategic partner. Narrow the human resources function’s focus and apply limited resources to those activities that will provide the most leverage. This will involve making difficult decisions about programs and processes including reducing or eliminating some as well as outsourcing others where appropriate. Ask and answer the question, “How should the human resources function best serve the organization given its business direction?” Establish various decision-making criter
