HR is often regarded as a bureaucratic necessity. This collection give HR its rightful seat at the boardroom table. As told by some of the world’s leading CEOs and HR Professionals, these stories powerfully assist you in managing all aspects of the HR function.
The Role Of HR
Don’t Over-Rely On HR – Cali Ressler & Jody Thompson, CultureRx
Defining The HR Function – Edward Lawler, Marshall School of Business, University Of Southern California
HR's Role In The Boardroom – Edward Lawler, Marshall School of Business, University Of Southern California
Championing Diversity – Ann Limb, Ufi
Creating A Diverse Organization – Anders Dahlvig, Ikea Services
All Jobs Have Dignity And Worth – William Pollard, ServiceMaster
If You’re Not Diverse, You’re Not Relevant – Ivan Seidenberg, Verizon
Talent Selection
Techniques For Hiring Well – Aart de Geus, Synopsys
The Long Range View Over Short Term Expediency – Gerry Roche, Heidrick & Struggles
Do What You’re Great At, Hire Great People To Do The Rest – Howard Lester, Williams-Sonoma
Recruit The Best People Inside And Outside Your Organization – Lauren Flanagan, WebWare Corporation
Recruit For Will Rather Than Skill – Lord Karan Bilimoria, Cobra Beer
Hire People Who Share Your Values – Pamela Marrone, Marrone Organic Innovations
Recognize That Talent Is The Scarce Resource – Shelly Lazarus, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide
Recruit Talent, Not Experience – Sir Donald Cruickshank, London Stock Exchange
Hire People With Integrity – Sir Mark Weinberg, St. James’s Place Capital
Remove People Sooner Rather Than Later – Erroll Davis Jr, Alliant Energy Corporation
How To Let People Go – John Roberts, United Utilities
Letting People Go – Lord Colin Sharman, Aegis Group
Don’t Deliver Bad News Badly – Paul Anderson, Spectra Energy
People Selection Post-Merger – Peter Ellwood, Rexam Group
The Essence Of Management Is Human Sensitivity – Gerry Roche, Heidrick & Struggles
Engaging Your People
Your Business Is The Training And Development Of Your People – William Pollard, ServiceMaster
Respect And Value Every Individual’s Contribution – Amelia Fawcett, Pensions First, LLC
Getting The Best Out Of A Diverse Team – Clive Mather, Shell Canada
Dealing With High-Maintenance Individuals – Dawn Airey, ITV
Praise And Support, Not Targets And Blame – Sir John Banham, Johnson Matthey
The Key To Compensation Plans Is Goal-setting – Andris Zoltners, Kellogg School of Management
The Pitfalls Of Individual Incentive Plans – Edward Lawler, Marshall School of Business, University Of Southern California
Focus On Retaining Talent, Not Hiring – Cali Ressler & Jody Thompson, CultureRx
Create An Environment To Retain Your People – Eric Tarchoune, Dragonfly Group Ltd.
Looking After Your People – Philip Williamson, Nationwide Building Society
The Benefits Of Promoting From Within – Sarian Bouma, Capitol Hill Building Maintenance, Inc.
Incentives For A New Generation – Cali Ressler & Jody Thompson, CultureRx
Succession
Leadership Is About Empowering Others To Lead – William George, Medtronic
The Transferability Of Management Talent – Gerry Roche, Heidrick & Struggles
Success In Succession – Ken Freeman, KKR
Succession Planning – Lord Ian MacLaurin, Tesco
