Agile HR: Deliver Value in a Changing World of Work

Agility is essential for businesses to succeed in the new world of work. Agile HR is a practical guide for people professionals to develop agile processes and practices that save time, boost performance, and support overall business goals. It covers all aspects of the HR function, from people processes to organization design, and provides guidance on how to deal with resistance, manage a backlog, and deal with constraints. Supported by case studies from organizations that have seen the benefits of an agile approach to HR, it is essential reading for all HR professionals in organizations of any size needing to adopt fast, flexible, and evolving agile approaches to effectively compete.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2020
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, agility has emerged as a crucial business imperative. As such, Agile HR has emerged as a practical guide tailored specifically for human resources professionals, offering insights on how the HR function can embrace agile processes and practices to optimize time, enhance performance, and align with overarching business objectives. Whether you're a part of a small tech start-up or a large traditional corporation, the ability to be fast, flexible, and digitally empowered is paramount for success. However, many organizations find themselves trapped in outdated, compliance-driven HR systems that hinder rather than support their business goals. This perception leads to the notion that HR is slow and disconnected from the realities of the workplace.

Agile HR, however, dispels this notion by providing a comprehensive roadmap for transforming HR practices into agile and dynamic entities. Covering a wide range of HR functions, including people processes, work methodologies, HR services, organization design, operating models, and HR teams, Agile HR serves as an essential guide for all HR practitioners seeking to elevate their HR practices and drive business performance. It offers valuable guidance on navigating resistance, managing backlogs, and overcoming constraints, while also providing insights on effective prioritization and activity assessment to achieve continuous business improvement.

Supported by case studies from organizations that have successfully adopted agile approaches to HR, such as Sky Betting & Gaming and MUJI, Agile HR is a must-read for all HR professionals in organizations of any size seeking to embrace fast, flexible, and evolving agile approaches to effectively compete in the new world of work. By embracing agility, HR can become a strategic partner in driving organizational success and fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 157 x 232 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789665857