Research: Developing an Effective HR Strategy

Much progress must be made for HR to be regarded as ‘strategic’ and as a key contributor to business strategy. This report fleshes out both the business needs and the issues HR faces in such a role.

Topics include:

• Understanding the organisation strategy that HR needs to support
• HR’s relationship with wider business strategy
• The difference between people strategy and HR strategy
• How HR strategy is developed
• Reviewing the current HR strategy and how it contributes to the business
• Four specific roles that HR can play in developing corporate strategy
• Key contributions of HR strategy to support the organisation
• Essential skills for HR professionals contributing to business strategy
• The features of an effective HR strategy
• The role of HR in communicating strategy
• How HR can guide their organisation to be more strategic.