Human Resources, as a function, has an image problem.  And a self-confidence problem.

As a function HR has an incredibly broad set of responsibilities – everything from compliance tasks (payroll, EEO, ACA, ADA, FMLA and all the other acronyms) to day-day blocking and tackling (hiring, firing, reorganizing and paying) to the more strategic work (advising and consulting around people, organization, workforce strategy, business execution, talent pipelines, engagement etc).

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