HR: Leading change, driving growth The HR department has evolved. Today's HR professionals are leading change in their organizations -- developing new ideas, influencing business strategy and driving success. This SmartBrief on Workforce Special Report looks at how HR teams can support organizational growth and bolster influence at the executive table. This issue includes ideas for marketing HR initiatives (and their successes!), navigating conflict and recruiting talent that adds to culture. We also spotlight best practices for working with other departments -- including finance and technology -- to create systems that deliver on business goals. If you're not already receiving SmartBrief on Workforce, we encourage you to subscribe today. This daily newsletter will keep you updated on the news, policy and trends shaping the workforce -- for free!
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HR leaders should show their CEOs and senior managers how HR strengthens profitability and efficiency, writes Dave Millner. "I have found that the prime reason that so many HR departments are constantly being cut by financially driven initiatives is not wholly because HR hasn't proved its' value but because firstly HR does not 'show off what it has done' and market itself internally," he writes. HR Exchange Network (9/24) CHRO: Why company leaders need to know HR plans
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HR officers who collaborate with company board members and executive leaders can help them understand how the HR agenda supports business growth, Deborah Borg of Bunge says in this interview. "It took me a while to realize that you need to be pretty thoughtful about bringing that to the business agenda and ensure you build the awareness and alignment around what is being worked on in HR to drive the business forward," she says. LinkedIn (11/4) The risk of dissension between HR, company leaders Business 2 Community (10/29)HR leader: Learn the business, help solve problems Human Resources (Singapore) (9/4)
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Law and Policy
HR's role in pension strategy HR leaders have a key role in any decisions related to defined benefit plan de-risking, writes Elliot Dinkin. "Working together, finance and HR departments can better align their workforce strategy with business goals, determine the best way to successfully deliver benefits and ultimately increase ROI," Dinkin writes. TLNT (7/23)Why HR should pay attention to AI laws TechTarget (free registration) (10/25)
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