Dive Brief:
- HR is brought into business and operational strategy discussions too late, according to a majority of talent leaders surveyed by Randstad Enterprise in Q4 2024.
- Still, HR’s role continues to elevate and become more strategic in organizations, nearly all of the more than 1,000 global respondents said.
- “The last decade has been a period of disruption unlike any other, and talent leaders have played a critical role in navigating organizations through global crises and shifting expectations,” said Mike Smith, chief executive at Randstad Enterprise, in a Thursday statement announcing the findings.
Dive Insight:
Ten years ago, the same long-running survey found that talent leaders were focused on claiming a seat at the table.
They now have that seat, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, but may need to be looped in on strategic conversations sooner.
That’s because ongoing workplace changes require robust talent strategies, various experts have said. Employers cannot afford to minimize the importance of workforce planning, The Conference Board warned in 2023.
Thursday’s report echoed those calls to talent leaders: “The future demands that you reimagine work in the age of AI, balancing ethical applications and optimal efficiencies, while understanding how to skill and supercharge your workforce to gain the greatest potential from both people and technology.”
