Strategic HR: Driving Bottom Line Results Through Your People

by Ed Krow

The sole purpose of HR must be on affecting the business. Just like every other department that gets paid to bring solutions to business challenges, HR better understand how the people of the business help the business succeed, not the other way around. This book encourages HR to embrace change. To let go of the status quo, of rules, of procedures, to rise up from mediocrity, to no longer be the bastion of the “this is how we do things” mentality. HR professionals must be strategic thinkers and well-rounded business professionals. The HR function must be staffed by the best and brightest minds in business and to once and for all squash the mindset of business leaders who believe “anyone can do HR.” This book shows HR how to move beyond developing rules and procedures and focus instead on developing processes and strategies. To stop worrying only about the legal ramifications of decisions and worry about the business ramifications of decisions, too. If you’re reading this and wondering, “Okay, but how do we make that happen?” That’s what this book will explore. If HR would focus solely on business success, we would have the coveted “seat at the table.” We would be respected as business partners. Our contribution would be easily measured and no longer seen as overhead, but a necessary investment for growth and success. This book is for anyone who recognizes that business can only succeed through its people and is looking for the roadmap to get there!

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Published January 1, 2020