On the front line of workforce transformation: is HR missing its moment?
ISSN: 1475-4398
Article publication date: 16 August 2023
Issue publication date: 12 October 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to describe the role of HR in people-related transformation.
Design/methodology/approach
Bringing together multiple databases, and the experience of a major consulting firm, this study finds that HR only occasionally is tasked to lead these important changes despite HR’s functional expertise in workforce management and change management.
Findings
The paper explores why HR is often asked to play a secondary rather than primary role in these transformative initiatives, what improvements would help set HR up for a more consistently critical role in transformations and how HR organization structure and resourcing changes may be additionally productive.
Originality/value
The paper provides an original and valuable insight into the practical challenges HR faces as it seeks to create greater value.
Keywords
Citation
Petitti, P. and Younger, J. (2023), "On the front line of workforce transformation: is HR missing its moment?", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 155-158. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-06-2023-0036
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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