Tactical Human Resources Evolves into Strategic Human Capital Management
P.J. Jakovljevic - September 27, 2006

Given the examples of the changes in human resource (HR) management discussed in Thou Shalt Manage Human Capital Better, and the mushrooming number of point solution providers, many enterprises have lately realized the significant shortcomings of traditional HR (in terms of technology, beliefs, processes, and practices) that require a strategic-level mindset change. This is particularly relevant during times of economic sluggishness and low investment capacity (which typically translates into layoffs or hire freezes, cost containment, and stalled innovation), when most enterprises and their employees are left wondering if they can (or should) rely on each other for their future...