Publisher's Synopsis
In today's rapidly changing, constantly re-training world, where "people are our most important asset", an HR department should be central to strategic decision making. Yet, HR departments rarely contribute any strategic advantage to their company and perform tasks that could be done at less cost by an external supplier. In-house HR professionals are faced with a choice: either accept the challenge and create an entirely new role or risk the demise of HR as we know it through a process of downsizing and outsourcing. Whether you are a board level manager or an in-house HR specialist, this briefing shows you how to redesign your HR department to deliver measurable value to your organisation. Through extensive case studies, tools and models, it details the steps you need to take to change your HR function from a process-orientated function to one involved in strategic decision making at the highest level. Readers will learn how to:
- Identify the need for change
- Assess their department's current position and skill-set
- Understand the information requirements of internal customers
- Identify the skills required to deliver measurable value
- Understand the strategy process and the implications for HR
- Establish credibility with key figures in the organisation
