Transformational HR
How Human Resources Can Create Value and Impact Business Strategy
by Perry Timms
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Pub Date Oct 31 2017 | Archive Date Jul 17 2021
Kogan Page Ltd | Kogan Page
Description
In our increasingly fast and competitive world, HR professionals are uniquely placed to prepare an organization for lasting success. Pioneers are leading the way using the latest developments in the world of work such as Lean UX, holacracy, futurology and work-as-a-platform. Endorsed by the CIPD, Transformational HR shows HR professionals how to unleash this potential and use these advances to make an impact on business strategy.
This book puts transformational HR in context, exploring what has and hasn't worked. It sets out a vision of what HR can be, providing examples of and lessons from HR thought leaders who have begun to transform their workplaces. In addition to presenting numerous examples, Transformational HR provides tools, models and advice for HR professionals aspiring to become more finely-tuned, responsive, forward-thinking and impact-led. Featuring case studies and references from companies from the USA, Mexico, Slovenia and the UK, it is a blueprint for turning the HR function into a powerhouse for organizational success and creating more fulfilling experiences for people.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780749481322 |
| PRICE | $29.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
Featured Reviews
Patty H, Reviewer
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview Transformational HR.
As a HR Professional, I am always seeking books in the field. Today's business climate is changing, and HR is no longer a transactual department, we are a cost center. This book is a game changer, and there is alot of information that is helpful. A must have for HR Generalist, Managers, and Change Agents.
RECOMMEND.
Karen K, Reviewer
This is an interesting review of HR, and particularly the much used (or is that overused?) Ulrich model.
Timms very much focuses on HR becoming more like IT, with project based delivery using the Agile framework, and although there are some organisations - large white collar ones - where this may work I'm sceptical about it having broad application. For organisations with a single HR person it is hard to find where these ideas could be implemented effectively.
I agree with Timms that there must be a transformation of HR and that the business partner Ulrich model often is ineffective. However, HR can be so complex and organisation-dependent as to it's focus (leadership, IR, personnel etc.) that I really don't think there is a one-size-fits-all model. I think we are better off concentrating on what skills and core competencies HR practitioners need to have and how that translates to the workplace. In essence, what is the purpose of HR and then build your team from that purpose.
A read I'd recommend to any HR practitioner that knows the function isn't "quite right" and would like some thought provocation.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
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