Purpose – A place in the boardroom is often considered a necessary if not sufficient condition for HR directors to exercise strategic influence on business decision‐making. The purpose of the paper is to explore the perceived importance of HR boardroom representation, both in a formal and...

The role of “change leaders” in initiating or sponsoring strategic change in organisations is often positively presented as the counter‐image of traditional managerial roles. Managers, and especially middle managers, are viewed as individuals lacking in the, apparently, proactive...

The role and significance of people management professionals in managing change has become increasingly important with the growing ascendancy of “HRM” in its various manifestations. Yet there is persistent concern that “traditional personnel managers” may be less willing or able to act...