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HR's time machine trip to top jobs: Evolving role makes department central to success

Strategic Direction

ISSN: 0258-0543

Article publication date: 19 June 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

It has been a while since the question “What's a Human Resource Department for?” could have been dismissed with a brief, yet comprehensive, answer along the lines of: “Well, it's mainly concerned with administrative stuff – you know, payroll, paperwork, sorting out training courses, keeping a track of holidays and days off. That sort of thing.” Things have moved on apace since then – so what of the future?

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

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Citation

(2009), "HR's time machine trip to top jobs: Evolving role makes department central to success", Strategic Direction, Vol. 25 No. 8, pp. 6-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540910968490

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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