Transformative HR: How Great Companies Use Evidence-Based Change for Sustainable Advantage

by John W. Boudreau, Ravin Jesuthasan

Proven HR strategies that can have a real impact on organizational success This book demonstrates how some of the world's most admired and prominent organizations are redefining HR leadership by using evidence-based change to inform human capital decisions that optimize efficiency, effectiveness and strategic impact. The authors present the five foundational principles to the new HR decision Logic-driven analytics, segmentation, risk leverage, synergy and integration and optimization.Includes practical suggestions and approaches to help executives put the book's principles into action Contains insight based on the experiences of leading global organization such as PNC Bank, CME Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Deutsche Telekom and Shanda Interactive Entertainment Features in-depth case studies of 6 international Coca-Cola, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, IBM, Ameriprise Financial, Royal Bank of Canada and Royal Bank of Scotland This groundbreaking book reveals a new approach to deliver sustainable change and business results. It is enhanced with success stories from leading companies that engage leadership and involve employees in ways that make a lasting impact on their companies.

Genres: Business, Historical Romance, Human Resources

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 15, 2011

Reviews

[Sumit Singla · Rating 3 out of 5]

For someone starting out in using data/analytics to make relevant decisions in organizations, this would be a good book. Due to me having dabbled in HR for over a decade, this book didn't offer too much that was new - but that's not the book's fault, it's just me.

Nevertheless, there are some great insights in there and in particular, cases like the Coca-Cola case are very relevant and useful in understanding how HR can use evidence to drive business impact and value.

[Jay Rain · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating - 6

Initially viewed as a Business Development book by Towers Watson that drops enough cliches to create interest but no in-depth practicality to explain (thus calling TW in to advise & sign an engagement)

Case examples are far more interesting (heavy hitter list) but seem to be more common sense than an evolution/transformation of HR; Onside w the five principles but are too reliant on Boudreau to justify

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is full of great examples and brilliant case-studies from leading global organizations such as IBM, Coca-Cola, Royal Bank of Scotland, Deutsche Telekom, Ameriprise, Royal Bank of Canada, Khazanah Nasional Berhad etc. Overall, it’s a compelling read. It is for anyone who wants to bring rigorous thinking, informed decision-making and sustainable, impactful change in their organization.

[Rev. Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was my third choice for SPHR Re-cert credit - uses case studies of companies such as PNC Bank, CME Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Coca-Cola, IBM and others to illustrate how the principles of integration, synergy, and optimization need to be part of an HR department's strategic plan. A little dry, but the ideas were sound and within the evidence-based idea of management.