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An article on HRZone gives a good and succinct explanation of what’s necessary to make the role of HR Business Partner work.

Browsing one of my favourite HR blogs: McArthur's Rant, I came across a great list of tips HR the answer to the credit crunch? for effective people management in the credit crunch.

I agree with Scott’s list and would add that if it comes to reducing the workforce:

• do it as quickly and sympathetically as you can
• provide support to those leaving so that they continue to be ambassadors for your organisation, and also
• provide ongoing encouragement, support, positive feedback to the ‘survivors’ – those who remain with the organisation. Those that remain after downsizing often suffer a dip in motivation, which is where knowing your people pays off, as you can tailor your approach to the needs of individuals.

Conversations, both at work and outside, seem to centre on the current financial turmoil and its implications for all of us. Personally, I avoid listening to the news as far as possible, because so much of it is bad and it creates such a negative influence on our feelings and our state of mind.

The Institute of Employment Studies has just published a very interesting report based on research with its member organisations. People Management published the findings in their 18 September issue.

A number of the findings stood out for me, and fit with views expressed in organisations I have worked with.

I listened to the CIPD’s latest podcast of an interview with Jackie Orme, their recently appointed Chief Executive.

Chris was interviewed for an article in Personnel Today (24 June). He has been with Domino’s since 1990, initially as Marketing Director. Domino’s business proposition is a simple one – delivering a great pizza in 30 minutes. This is a challenging proposition as it relies on franchisees, not employees to deliver it. Their rigorous selection process ensures the best possible franchisees are chosen for their outlets – and that their promise will be delivered.

A letter in the 1 July edition of People Management was music to my ears. It was in response to an interview with the CIPD’s new Chief Executive, Jackie Orme. Jackie was quoted as saying that HR ‘must stop wasting its time by trying to justify its worth’. (hear, hear Jackie!)

In the latest issue of People Management (July 10) there is an interesting article about some senior HR people whose job titles have changed to reflect their wider remit. The article explores what this might mean for the profession.