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By Staff Report
May. 4, 1999
The role of the new breed of HR decision maker in managing specific aspects of each HR function will vary by the business issues involved, by the individual company, by the size of the company, by the organization of corporate-wide HR management, and by the industry.
Responsibility for HR Program | Workforce Subscriber (Any Involvement) |
Recruitment/Employment | 92% |
Staffing/Temporary Services | 90 |
Awards/Recognition | 85 |
Benefits | 83 |
Training | 83 |
HR Technology | 75 |
HRMS | 69 |
Relocation | 56 |
Intranets/Extranets | 36 |
Source: Workforce Subscriber Study, Globe Research Corporation, 1998.
Administers Programs
To see the real impact of HR programs – on the business goals and on the organization – the new breed of HR decision maker is concerned with management aspect from program development to product recommendation and approval. They are also intricately involved in program implementation to ensure that the program meets it goals.
Administers Programs | Workforce Subscriber |
Recruitment/Employment | 82% |
Staffing/Temporary Services | 75 |
Awards/Recognition | 71 |
Benefits | 69 |
Training | 64 |
HR Technology | 54 |
HRMS | 54 |
Relocation | 41 |
Intranets/Extranets | 19 |
Source: Workforce Subscriber Study, Globe Research Corporation, 1998.
Evaluates or Recommends Suppliers
As a member of the corporate management team, the new breed of HR decision maker identifies the key HR suppliers who can help the organization meets its business goals. They also work with line management in selecting the HR products and services that best serve the individual operational groups.
Evaluates/Recommends Suppliers | Workforce Subscriber |
Recruitment/Employment | 54% |
Staffing/Temporary Services | 56 |
Awards/Recognition | 49 |
Benefits | 52 |
Training | 51 |
HR Technology | 50 |
HRMS | 43 |
Relocation | 29 |
Intranets/Extranets | 22 |
Source: Workforce Subscriber Study, Globe Research Corporation, 1998.
Has Budget Authority
Development of the budget depends upon the corporate objectives and where the dollars are spent – corporate, division, operating unit, or department. The new breed of HR decision maker works with key individuals to develop these budgets based on the business needs.
Has Budget Authority | Workforce Subscriber |
Recruitment/Employment | 49% |
Staffing/Temporary Services | 44 |
Awards/Recognition | 43 |
Benefits | 33 |
Training | 39 |
HR Technology | 34 |
HRMS | 30 |
Relocation | 26 |
Intranets/Extranets | 14 |
Source: Workforce Subscriber Study, Globe Research Corporation, 1998.
Approves Purchases
In those organizations where there is budget responsibility, the new breed of HR decision maker approves purchases.
Approves Purchases | Workforce Subscriber |
Recruitment/Employment | 43% |
Staffing/Temporary Services | 41 |
Awards/Recognition | 39 |
Benefits | 33 |
Training | 37 |
HR Technology | 32 |
HRMS | 25 |
Relocation | 25 |
Intranets/Extranets | 14 |
Source: Workforce Subscriber Study, Globe Research Corporation, 1998.