Human Resources As Business Partner

Human Resources, The Business Partner—Introduction

There is a new feeling of optimism about the role and need for HR as a business partner. As a consultant I am fortunate to be able to speak with CEOs, CFOs, COOs on a regular basis; most are from well-known companies and are truly international. Their enthusiasm for HR is infectious—so why don’t we see HR at main Board meetings, in critical planning meetings at strategy formation committees?

This is a question I have asked over and over again—the replies seem to be very consistent: HR is not seen as having

• Forward planning skills

• Knowledge about formulating business strategy

• The ability to produce financially measurable results

This book is focused on providing those interested with a ...