The Next generation of HR Leaders: Rethinking Retention

Dear Colleagues,

This is an interesting article.  Way back in 1997, Dr Peter Saul suggested four metrics for measuring HR success: its execution of strategy; building and maintaining an efficient infrastructure; optimising employee commitment and capability; and creating a continually renewing organisation. In other words, HR is the function that keeps the human 'machinery' of the organisation operating at peak effectiveness. Read on ... your thoughts and comments are welcome!

http://www.hcamag.com/features/the-next-generation-of-hr-leaders-rethinking-retention/49210

Employees Question the Value of HR

Employees have a much lower perception of HR - in terms of its ability to identify and address their needs - than that of leaders and managers, new research shows.

The LEAD study shows where progress has been made over the past decade - and where it hasn't - in key areas of HR responsibility. http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&nav=1&selkey=1538

'50 Things I Have Learned in HR'

I am always asked by HR Graduates what lessons have I learnt that have added to my success as a HR practitioner.

This question has always has been difficult to answer but listed below is an interesting article by Allan Collins from 'Success in HR.'

Alan, a proven HR Executive, takes the opportunity to share 50 things that he has learned from twenty-five years in the HR trenches based on his rich experience.

Moreover, it is an interesting article that encourages HR practioners to look beyond their functional boundaries and add value to the business http://www.successinhr.com/50-things

You are welcome to share your own insights or learnings.