The changing HR function: the key questions

Reports on the first phase of larger piece of work on the changing HR function.

Draws on a review of the existing literature and on discussions with key practitioners and academics.

It examines what we know about the impact of new structures and roles on the HR function, on the implications for skills and development of HR staff, and on the relationships with line managers. It also looks at how HR has measured its performance against this background.

The exercise throws up some unanswered questions that will form the basis of the next phases of research.

 Published October 2006