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What one NAHR Distinguished Fellow sees as HR’s most ‘substantial’ transformation

HRExecutive

In the 1980s, when Cox was working his way through HR leadership roles at PepsiCo, the HR function was in its coming-of-age phaseworking toward the seminal seat at the table. Approaching the turn of the century, HR shifted from the personnel focus to the more strategic, less transactional HR functions of today.

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10 HR Best Practices For Business Success in 2025

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According to its proponents, certain bundles of HR activities support companies in reaching a competitive advantage regardless of the organizational setting or industry ( Redman & Wilkinson, 2009 ). If HR executes these practices correctly, it’s able to add substantial value to the business and foster goal achievement.

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HR in Mergers and Acquisitions: What HR Leaders Need To Know

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HR should focus on building a strong foundation for the future. Build a resilient HR team for M&A challenges Before any deal progresses, ensure the HR function can manage M&A complexity. Pre-merger planning This phase is about preparation, insight, and risk mitigation.

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Centralized HR: When and How (Not) To Implement It

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Centralized HR is a model where decision-making, processes, and responsibilities are concentrated within a central HR team at the corporate or head office level. This team oversees most, if not all, HR functions across the organization. However, a centralized HR model can vary based on the organizations needs.

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Best LMS Software in London: Top Platforms for Seamless Learning

PSB

Founded in 2009, the company has established itself as a leader in innovative e-learning solutions, serving over 1000+ clients worldwide. Deel Best for Global Teams Deel has revolutionized LMS for distributed teams by integrating learning management with global payroll and HR functions.

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The Optimal HR to Employee Ratio

AIHR

In line with the previous, the role of HR is another factor that influences the HR to staff ratio. A highly operational HR function will do different work and require a larger HR workforce compared to a highly strategic HR function. An example is the HR business partner population.

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HR Analytics – The “GPS” of True HR Transformation

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In an October 2009 installment of HR Executive Online, Robin Lissak articulates – most succinctly – what he considers the “four principal building blocks” of HR transformation. They are: Implementing a new way of delivering HR services. These include: Setting the global HR strategy: requires change analytics capabilities.

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