The HR (R) evolution: Transforming HR To a Business-Enabling Partner That Contributes to Business Sustainability

Written by Adelina Chelniciuc on November 20, 2012. Posted in Individual Performance, News

Crystel Heydenmann, EVP Corporate Human Resources & Transformation at Alcatel-Lucent France started the session by discussing her experience when transitioning from a non-HR into an HR role. She then provided examples of ways in which HR professionals can better act as “credible activists”.

Some of the key discussion points included:

• HR  is often seen as the department saying “what can’t be done”;
• In her first 90 days in her current role, Crystel found herself reorganizing and prioritizing over 250 HR programs into 3 priorities;
• This solution not only made it easier for the HR department to understand priorities but also addressed the problem of low visibility of HR initiatives in the field;
• Further initiatives were grouped under the three 3 priorities. For instance, international mobility rules and an international job opportunity market were part of the “attract and develop talents” priority.

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