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Business Acumen for HR Professionals: Everything You Need To Know

Digital HR Tech

“As a consultant, I have carried out HR audits where there was no strategic fit between business needs and the HR strategy document prepared by the HR function. Some CEOs have confided in me that their head of HR does not demonstrate business acumen. Continuously educate yourself.

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Why Integrated Workforce Planning Is Vital for Business Agility

Workday

Rather than saddling HR leaders with a siloed and misaligned environment, integrated workforce planning equips them with the ability to plan their workforce in sync with all other business plans—corporate strategy, financials, operations, departmental budgets, and forecasts.

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What is Organizational Development? A Complete Guide

Digital HR Tech

However, the focus is always on strategic themes, whereas HR is often a lot more operational. Sometimes, OD functions are located in the HR function, but not always. Sometimes it’s part of a services department, corporate strategy, or internal consulting. Conclusion.