HR

Where to Spend in 2013?

By Jason Averbook

It is that time of year again when the common questions people ask us at Knowledge Infusion is to help them create a business case; which far too often is a HR case, as to where they should budget and focus their efforts around resourcing and spend for the following year.  Each year, this question is answered based on the organizations corporate and HR strategy and how to best align to those strategies when it comes to Workforce Technology, but as we move into 2013, there are three key areas that I would say must be on the minds of all looking at their spend in 2013 and beyond. Continue reading

Why HR Still Isn't a Strategic Partner

by J. Craig Mundy

For two decades we have been hearing that HR must become a strategic partner to the business. And the fact that we’re still hearing it suggests that in many organizations it hasn’t happened.

The need to align HR with the business has become more urgent than ever. Financial markets exert relentless pressure for growth, especially in emerging markets. Customers demand more and better service at lower cost. And cost-efficiency, resource conservation and regulatory compliance have become issues for almost every organization. Turnover among top talent is expected to increase in 2012; globalization is requiring stronger regional HR capabilities; and demographic shifts across the world are dramatically affecting availability of qualified people.

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