The very same businesses that have been spending recent years cost cutting, restructuring and streamlining, are putting the pressure on the HR 'overhead' to prove that it is not just a cost centre, but a function that provides added value through alignment to business needs and aspirations. Jane...

This book highlights the changes and challenges to the role of the HR Business Partner. It explores the emerging service delivery models for the HR function (in particular the development of shared services and outsourcing options) and what this means for