Why the Traditional HR Function is Failing to Deliver
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by James Baker to discuss why the traditional HR Function is failing to deliver, as well as the impact of increased volatility and uncertainty on organizational design, leadership, and culture.
James Baker is the Head of HR in Overseas Markets at Jaguar Land Rover, and is responsible for influencing and driving its people strategy and organisational effectiveness in over 10 subsidiaries across the world.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Coming up in this episode
01:04 James Baker’s journey to the Head of HR in Jaguar Land Rover’s Overseas Markets
04:58 How James designed JLR’s new HR function
08:36 How AI is transforming consumer and candidate expectation
12:02 Jaguar Land Rover’s technological transformation
14:42 A perfect storm for the great resignation
18:05 The ever-evolving function of HR
22:12 How agile has affected the traditional HR organisational design
25:34 The challenges of implementing hybrid work
29:41 Employee value propositions and sustainability in HR
34:44 The one thing that HR leaders don’t talk about enough
39:11 The advice James would give to the HR leaders of tomorrow
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