Busting the Myth: HR as More Than Just an Administrative Function

Engaging Leadership

Summary:

In this session of HR myth-busting from HR Transform 2024, Dr. Jim is joined by Regina Ross, Chief Culture and People Officer from Khan Academy to unpack some pervasive misconceptions in leadership and HR. The episode offers insights that challenge traditional thinking patterns within corporate leadership circles.

Regina underscores the relationship between business outcomes and people management, debunking the oft-held belief that business strategy functions independently of HR. By integrating a people-first perspective, drawn from her diversified experience in engineering and logistics, she encourages aligning HR strategy directly with business objectives. The conversation builds a case for why and how business leaders should be intricately involved in managing teams to ensure that employees are well positioned to advance business goals.

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction to the conversation with Regina Ross

0:00:35 Regina Ross shares her background and experience in HR

0:01:07 Starting with the business strategy to inform the people strategy

0:01:48 Practical ways to align HR strategy with business priorities

0:02:31 Busting the myth that people management is solely HR's responsibility

0:03:01 Incorporating talent metrics in business reviews to involve HR

0:03:42 How to get in touch with Regina Ross for further discussion

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Regina Ross: linkedin.com/in/reginaross

Music Credit: winning elevation - Hot_Dope

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