How to Convince Senior Leaders to Add HR Headcount

SHRM – In this article on the evolving role of HR in an increasingly complex work environment, Maggie Smith, Traliant’s Senior Vice President of HR, speaks to the need to show senior leaders how additional HR resources can be used effectively to drive business results.

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“Many CEOs still view HR as an expense rather than looking at the whole picture,” said Maggie Smith, vice president of human resources at Traliant, a compliance training company headquartered in Manhattan Beach, Calif. “HR may need to educate senior leaders about the HR function.” She explained that some in the C-suite may not know what HR does to attract, engage and retain employees, or they may not understand the high cost of turnover.”

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