Take the stage
Why HR needs to take the lead now more than ever
HR now has an unprecedented opportunity to take the lead in guiding organisations through change. And this is essential, as the environment in which organisations operate is changing rapidly. The business context, the nature and scale of work, the way organisations are structured and employment relationships are all undergoing rapid transformation. This raises the question of whether the HR function, as it currently operates, is sufficiently equipped to respond effectively to this new reality.
Towards a future-proof HR function
In a new round of the Human Capital Incubator, Bright & Company explored where the HR profession was heading and what role it would need to play by mid-2025. Would HR still exist? If so, what would its unique added value be? And what are the key elements in shaping a future-fit HR function? This paper makes the case for reinventing the role of HR. Because in some respects, that role will look very different from what is currently common practice in many organisations.
Read the full article ‘Take Centre Stage’ by Ruurd Baane, Klaas Schouwstra, Alma Vermeulen and Derk Koole here.
About the author
For a nationwide secondment and consultancy firm, we developed and implemented a new performance and development review cycle, career pathways and clearly defined HR processes, among other improvements.
We established a foundation of good employment practices and mutual responsibility between employer and employees. Rigid working relationships were transformed, enabling people to enjoy their work again and collaborate effectively.
A large national public sector organisation needed to realign its structure and governance with a new strategic direction. We worked to clarify responsibilities, enable more decisive decision-making and develop a coherent organisational plan.
By organising the HR function as a whole organisations can create an HR function that not only supports day-to-day operations but also makes a lasting contribution to organisational ambitions, job satisfaction and the development of human capital.