Chapter 9 How to Build an Unconventional HR Team

An unconventional HR leader might need an unconventional HR team.

Choosing an Unconventional Team

To get a broader skill set, source a different talent pool.

An HR department requires support from people with expertise in the traditional functional disciplines: labor law, recruiting, training and so on. HR cannot run without expertise any more than Marketing. However, if your goal is to elevate the HR function, then you will want an unconventional HR team—the best way to find that is to seek different skills.

The Three Top Skills to Look for in Unconventional HR Staff

The skills you look for in unconventional HR staff should in many ways mirror those you look for in an unconventional CHRO. Here ...

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