Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2014

Have you ever noticed how ambivalent line managers are about the Human Resources function? Managers often rely on their HR partners to help them build an effective team, but then chafe at them for forcing them to “follow the process.” the manager of an HR call center is basically focusing on the administrative role).

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Human Capital Management Charan Human Resources 10

Harvard Business Review

JULY 30, 2014

Ram Charan’s recent column “ It’s Time to Split HR ” has created quite a stir. He argues that it’s the rare CHRO who can serve as a strategic leader for the CEO and also manage the internal concerns of the organization. Charan’s latest column actually affirms the value of HR to sustained competitiveness.

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Charan Human Resources Leadership Pipeline Decentralization 9

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2014

In the July/August issue of HBR , Ram Charan argues that the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) role should be eliminated, with HR responsibilities funneled in two separate directions — administration , led by traditional HR-types, reporting to the CFO; and talent strategy , led by high-potential line managers, reporting to the corner office.

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CFO Charan Intangible Assets Human Resources 9