Driving return on investment through people
HR can learn and apply a number of lessons from the world of supply chain management, according to DDI Australia’s managing director, Bruce Watt, who said HR had the potential to add more value to an organisation. “If you contemplate what the most critical role of HR is, it is […]
While the idea that culture is integral to the success of an organisation is becoming more widely accepted, how HR translates this concept into day-to-day reality is a critical issue for the HR function, according to a global HR consulting firm. For example, some lower performing companies claim to compete […]
HR activities that in the past have been met with scepticism are now a source of potential competitive advantage for HR departments, writes Wayne Brockbank Every five years since 1987 the University of Michigan and the RBL Group have conducted the Human Resource Competency Study. It is the longest ongoing […]
There are five key leadership capabilities that will help organisations to position themselves competitively, build cultures of innovation and deliver superior customer service, according to St.George Bank CEO George Frazis. “Over the next five to ten years, we will require bold and courageous leadership. It’s about seeing opportunities where most […]
A HR leader’s success can be measured by the presence HR has in the senior management decision making process, and this is an important qualitative measurement that indicates whether HR has become a trusted business partner and has transitioned effectively from an internal compliance function. Furthermore, a seat at the […]
