The way in which the HR function is organised, and the service the function offers, have changed significantly. What are the potential unintended consequences of implementing such a change? What steps should the HRD take to recognise and manage those unintended consequences?
What will be an ideal response?
? Morale of HR team may dip as employees take time to learn new ways of
working
? Reputation of the HR team may diminish whilst change is taking place
? Directors and senior managers may feel the HR service is no longer
required/could be outsourced as their managers believe they are doing the work
? Directors may believe the HR service is no longer sufficiently responsive to
business need and not adding value
? HR Director will need to get buy-in from Chief Executive and rest of the Board to
ensure consistent messaging to employees
? HR Director will need to communicate consistently and regularly with the
business
? HR Director will need to use staff surveys to understand any emerging morale
issues and address them swiftly
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