Negotiating layoffs, furloughs and salary freezes during the recession likely enhanced Hr professionals' strategic role, power and effectiveness for the long term.
Most organizations dealt with the challenges of growth, driving up employee engagement, increasing utilization and productivity of employees, dealing with higher wage cost and hiring the right talent.
The economic downturn put Pascal Kanbonnabah, SPHR, in the hot seat. Yet he's turning the situation into a golden opportunity for himself and other HR professionals.
