Human Resources at Corporate Headquarters: A Management Update

This study of how U.S. companies currently organize the human resources function at their corporate headquarters highlights key roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships.

Document Highlights

This study of how U.S. companies currently organize the human resources function at their corporate headquarters highlights key roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships.

Topics Covered:

• The Context of HR@HQ’s Changing Role
• Changing HR@HQ Issues
• Key HR@HQ Issues
• Company-Wide HR Alignment

Special Features:

• Summary of key findings
• Company examples, including Koninklijke Philips Electronics, NV; a North America-based metals manufacturer; Johnson & Johnson; a U.S.-based communications company; Cable and Wireless plc; and BT Group plc.
• Organizational and Role Checklist
• Operational Checklist
• Survey Profile