1800HR

HR isn’t HR anymore. Abolish HR! This might sound like a controversial statement — especially for a human resource leader to make. However, I believe it is time to give this serious consideration. I accept this as a challenge to really reconsider exactly what value the human resources function brings to any enterprise. Many of us senior practitioners recall the shift from personnel back office to human resources. As I…

Highly effective human resources is based on connecting our people through meaningful programs to the mission and purpose of the organization. Too often, we pay lots of attention to transactional efficiency and lose sight of strategic contribution and business value. However, with a little bit of planning and effort, HR can be optimized. The path to follow is simple, yet simple does not mean easy. Optimization can be a significant…