Key HR Challenges: Building an HR function from the ground up for the organization, which had little in the way of HR when McGovern arrived. Key HR Accomplishments: Transitioning a 100% paper-based system to a comprehensive integrated platform. Michelle McGovern. MORE

In many organizations, the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition of Human Resources department admin-focused function into a more strategic role. HR more than ever is now expected to lead organizations through the sea of change. Skill #2: Change management. MORE

What comes with being a CHRO at an HR service partner organization? As the CHRO of any organization, running the management of human capital is no easy feat. But imagine the challenges of being an HR leader at an organization whose business is to make HR’s life easier. “It’s It’s a higher bar in my view,” says Dave Almeda, vice president and CHRO of Kronos , a human capital management and workforce management solutions provider. MORE

To successfully implement an agile process, HR professionals need to gain the full support of the C-suite. In order to make a business case for the initiative, Hunter says that HR professionals should raise the profile of the HR function by connecting their key initiatives with direct business goals and outcomes. Rapid new product introduction? The key to ensuring an optimal agile process is proper workforce planning,” says Shafar. MORE

The HR function has undergone an enormous shift in the past few decades, moving beyond the process-heavy, tactical aspects to becoming a strategic partner in tune with overall company goals and priorities. From understanding the organization’s talent needs to finding the personnel and providing the support and training to help them excel, HR has largely been able to step up to the plate. Why HR Must be a Strategic Partner. 10 Ways HR can be More Strategic. MORE

What’s your company’s HR strategy? If your HR department works only on tactical processes like payroll and time and attendance, you’re missing out on strategic HR benefits. More productivity Higher employee satisfaction Better bottom-line results. Strategy can transform your HR department from a service group to a team that creates value across the company. What’s the difference between tactical HR and strategic HR? Productivity and revenue. MORE

I am a “HR trends addict” What usually fuels my addiction are studies like the Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report and the Mercer Talent Trends Study. I am intrigued by what executives and HR professionals believe are their current and future priorities. For the past 5 years they have been tracking how well executives believe their HR function can address the talent issues around them in what they call the “HR Scorecard” 2015 was a grade C. MORE

In many organizations, the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition of Human Resources department admin-focused function into a more strategic role. HR more than ever is now expected to lead organizations through the sea of change. Skill #2: Change management. MORE