HR at a crossroads

Abstract

No one doubts the unprecedented pace of change in today's business world. For organizations to succeed in this changing world, they need to rely even more on HR insights. The HR profession is at a crossroads. On the one hand, it can remain focused on providing services that produce more efficient organizations. Or, it can respond to the opportunities of change and create ever more market value. To create market value, HR can deliver innovative talent, leadership, and organization solutions. This article lays out specific ways to improve HR outcomes. To make these solutions happen, HR will need to redefine how it is organized and demonstrate new HR competencies. Asian markets and organizations are a unique setting for HR to respond to new opportunities and generate market value.