Where do you spend your time in HR?

These responses from HR people tell the story of wasted HR talent. The majority, in the blue zone, feel they’re in catch-up mode.

Imagine the impact for organisations if the potential of all those committed, conscientious HR people could be released into more value-creating and rewarding work.

What could this look like?

  • Working proactively with their workforce plans rather than suffering delays in filling vacancies – so that managers aren’t stressed and missing targets
  • Coaching line managers to develop their people rather than sorting out performance issues – leading to retention of key talent
  • Building collaborative relationships with line managers rather than being on the back foot – enabling them to co-create solutions to new business challenges.


These are just three examples of the time dynamic that forces HR people into a reactive spiral.

We researched the causes of this in our report ‘How to get HR to the next level’ with 5 recommended solutions. Download our report here.

How does this play out in your HR team?

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