This note examines the history of the human resources (HR) functions, and strategic human resource management (SHRM) movement, which sought to HR managers to become strategic partners with line managers. Reviews practices for implementing a strategic business partner model with a focus on HR strategy, structure and systems are to be implemented, and skills that novice SHRM leaders need to develop in order to successfully play a strategic role. Also explores perceptions of line managers' new role as HR, and what features they most want HR leaders are in these roles. "Hide
by Boris Groysberg, Andrey N. McLean, Kate Reavis 30 pages. Publication Date: June 14, 2005. Prod. #: 405049-PDF-ENG
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