The human capital agenda is becoming more important at board level and HR leaders need to be comfortable in working effectively with directors, according to Wesfarmers’ chief human resources officer, Ben Lawrence. “Boards have really dialed up their interest around the human capital agenda and they have a high expectation […]
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How Google reinvented HR and drives success through people analytics
Google’s reinvention of its HR function through people analytics has had a dramatic impact on its business success, writes Dr John Sullivan Google is one of the most valuable firms in the world by market capitalisation thanks to its forward-thinking approach to HR and people analytics. The majority of the […]
Doing more with less: the lean, talented workforce
The HR function has been under increasing pressure to do more with less. However, as Craig Donaldson writes, effective talent management is critical to developing a lean but productive and talented workforce Doing more with less is a common challenge faced by HR departments and professionals. from increased reliance on […]
How HR can best add to your business value
HR professionals must focus on a few critical areas in order to effectively contribute to business results, writes Wayne Brockbank For the past 25 years, the University of Michigan and the RBL Group have conducted the Human Resource Competency Study with research partners from around the world to look at […]
What’s the most important quality in HR leaders?
Authenticity is one of the most important qualities in aspiring HR leaders, according to Magda Lategan, VP of HR Australia, New Zealand, South Africa at Estée Lauder Group of Companies. “To me, you have to be real,” said Lategan in a recent interview with Inside HR. This ties into authenticity […]