Getting the foundations right: Creating the conditions for HR to thrive

HR leaders have had to reimagine how the workplace operates - and from where - as they seek to attract, retain and engage staff in an age when many want to seek fresh challenges. They are now relied upon to deliver business transformation by facilitating change management, communication and engagement. This, in turn, is transforming how senior HR leaders are perceived by the broader business. Many are being recognised for their increasingly strategic role, and Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) are more likely to be taking a seat on the board. 

The global pandemic has transformed the way in which people work, with employees now used to working remotely and expecting to continue at least some of the time in future. The sudden onset of homeworking only served to dramatically accelerate the wider trend towards digital transformation that was already prevalent in modern organisations, as well as the growing trends towards flexible working and pay propositions. It's down to senior HR leaders to address these new people challenges, which are essential to solve in order to achieve real business growth.