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May 16th 2013

Executive Summary: Developing Commercial Acumen for the HR Function

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  • Performance Management & Engagement
  • HR & Organisation Effectiveness

HR often has to justify itself over its role, its output and its added value. In some cases this is deserved as we become involved in unsubstantiated opinion, fads and fashions, are reluctant to use data or are unable to evaluate our initiatives.

Here, you can download and view the report’s executive summary. The full report is accessible for CRF members only. If you are not a member and are interested in discussing membership please contact Richard Hargreaves on richard@crforum.co.uk.

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