Week 1 Discussion

The Role of the HR, HR Measurements, and Organizational Strategy

Many CEOs and managers have found HR to be ineffective and to offer no value to the organization. Based on this perception, the organizations will outsource this role or allow an unquali�ed employee to be responsible for all the components of HR. No longer can the HR professional work behind the scenes and operate with a mind-set �lled with limited beliefs of how the functions of HR should be managed. The world of HR is changing rapidly. It is time for the HR professional to focus on business strategies and the organization’s human capital. One key issue focuses on what value the HR professional actually brings to the organization and how the HR professional gets invited to sit at the C-Suite table. The HR professional needs to develop a partnership with the executive team, comprehend the business initiatives, strategically align the talent with the goal of the organization, link data and analytics to the business strategies, and understand how the external environment will impact the overall progression and success of the day-to-day business objectives.

There are many areas an HR professional can assess in order to ensure the organization remains competitive. Incorporating strategic HR in all phases of the business will have a positive outcome on the organization’s bottom line. To get a seat at the C-Suite table, you will also need to educate the CEO and other executives on the true value of investing in human capital. The insight offered by the HR professional will solidify departments and open new revenue streams that may have been overlooked in the past due to lack of knowledge on how to measure and evaluate human capital and the correlation between high-performing companies.   

Outsourcing HR Activities Review each tab to know more.

HR at the C-Suite Table

Gain a thorough understanding of the strategic direction of the organization.

Change the negative perception that has been associated with the title of HR Manager (order taker, gatekeeper, paper pusher, etc.).

Think strategically and become a strategic partner.

Understand the day-to-day business objectives, �nancial aspects of the organization, and marketing strategies.

Position yourself strategically as a leader in the organization.

Recognize and implement current trends for HR that are industry speci�c to ensure a positive impact on the bottom line.

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Additional Materials

From your course textbook, Process Metrics and Measurement Complete Self-Assessment Guide, review the following chapters:

Criterion #1: Recognize

Criterion #3: Measure

From the South University Online Library, review the following articles:

The Effect of Strategic Human Resource Management on Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role of High-Performance Human Resource Practices (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=https://search-ebscohost-com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=bth&AN=92038564&site=eds-live)

Seat at the Head Table (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=edo&AN=51018946&site=eds-live)

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