HR Business Partner Excellence : Aligning People Strategy with Business Goals

HR Business Partners are the bridge between an organization and its workforce, but how can they balance the business objectives with the needs of employees in a rapidly changing world of work? This book has the answers.

Written for mid-career and senior HR Business Partners (HRBPs) by an author who has held these roles and knows the challenges faced by HRBPs, this book is essential reading. It provides practical guidance on how to ensure that the company''s strategic goals are met at the same time as meeting the needs and objectives of the workforce. This book also offers discussion of the latest developments impacting HRBPs including changing employee expectations and ways of working, a need to upskill and reskill the workforce at pace and the impact of generative AI on both HR and overall business activity.

This book contains tools for HRBPs to develop the skills, mindset and behaviours needed to succeed in this role. This includes coverage of data and analytics, programme management, strategic vision, empathy, business storytelling and confidence in using, embedding and explaining HR technology and self-service platforms. With advice on how to support the senior leadership team to deal with employee relations and wellbeing issues swiftly and effectively, this is crucial reading for all HRBPs.