Discussion Post
Strengthening the Relationship Between HR and Business Unit leaders in Chapter 6 of Powerful, McCord shares a story about an attempted handoff of staffing responsibilities and a lack of responsiveness from business-unit leaders for either hiring or firing.
a) How would you address a situation in which you were not getting the support you needed from a hiring manager?
b) What is the right balance of motivation and leverage needed to get this support? Be specific, citing practices you have seen to be effective, and explain why these have worked well.
c) If you are currently a business leader, what support do you want from HR in executing your strategic people plan? Or, if you are an HR leader, what do you want from your business leaders in executing the plan?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.