Employee communication, talent management, succession planning fall on line manager’s plate
Economic realities have forced many HR departments to undergo a dramatic transformation. As they are not direct profit centers, many organizations short-sightedly see HR departments as a good place to start when right-sizing business. Others have taken a more subtle approach and allowed HR departments to shrink through attrition. Finally, cost restraints have forced some smaller organizations to continue to employ a less-than-optimal number of HR employees even as the company grows.
