HR is becoming more influential

The influence of the HR function has grown over the past five years due to rising pressure from employment legislation and more recognition of the work of HR among general managers, finds a new IRS study.

The research is based on a detailed study of a panel of HR practitioners drawn from 85 organisation across the public and private sectors.

  • HR goes strategic   Read the results of IRS Employment's Review's study.

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    What are HR directors worth?  New research on HR directors' remuneration appears to confirm HR is perceived as a second division function. Personnel Today investigates what the profession must do to prove its value.

    Supporting business first   IRS Employment Review presents in-depth profiles of how HR has aligned its work with wider business strategies at two participating companies - Stroud & Swindon Building Society and commercial wallcovering manufacturer OMNOVA UK.

    Delivering HR strategy    Links to HR & Compliance Centre resources on the development and implementation of an effective HR strategy.

    HR professionals speak out   Read the findings of IRS Employment Review's 2002 HR prospects survey of more than 300 senior HR managers, offering insights into their hopes, fears and biggest challenges