Even with a talent shortage and an increasingly competitive marketplace, companies often fail to see HR as a strategic partner. To use our embedded media player, please install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.  Download | Subscribe:  E-mail |  iTunes |  RSS (What is RSS?)  Seeing isn’t always believing. We’ve all experienced optical illusions that make us think an object is larger or smaller than it actually is. If the corporate world isn’t suffering from an optical illusion, it may have a problem with perception, especially where the human resources (HR) function is concerned. Even with a talent shortage and an increasingly competitive marketplace, companies often fail to see HR as a strategic partner. By the same token, HR itself may not realize how important a role it has to play in creating value for a company that goes well beyond cost savings.
Highlights: - Companies today face significant talent challenges that barely existed a few years ago. What are these challenges, and what are companies doing to address them effectively? (1:48)
- Why have so many companies failed to perceive HR as a strategic partner? (9:35)
- What can HR do to develop the talent companies will require in the future, especially when so many potential recruits are graduating without the skills and education to meet corporate needs? (15:07)
- How important is outsourcing for HR in terms of its role as a strategic partner? How can companies tell when HR outsourcing will benefit them? (23:24)
Guests:
Michael Boedewig, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Jan Steele, senior manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP Related Content:
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