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Establishing a Global HR Team
While this $40B, 200,000-employee company had previously operated under a relatively decentralized HR structure, a more robust global function was needed to support the company’s strategy.
After working with the CEO, board, and senior leadership team to establish a clear vision for the new organization, Jim reorganized the corporate HR function to reduce layers, better align skillsets and accountabilities, and deploy more resources against key issues. He also established a global HR leadership team and orchestrated a planning process that collaboratively identified key initiatives to be addressed globally.
WORLD-CLASS TEAMWORK Jim appointed teams comprised of corporate, U.S., and European HR leaders to address each of the key initiatives. He also created interdependencies and shared accountability between corporate and field HR leaders. The result was stronger teamwork and delivery of on-time, high quality initiatives, while keeping corporate staffing levels at minimally-required levels.
The new global HR function was widely recognized within the company as an example of effective teamwork and organization. The team delivered initiatives that were key to the reorganization of the company, revitalization of its culture, retention of key players, and refocus on performance against newly-established key business levers. The function’s success contributed significantly toward the company’s ability to overcome its challenges and return to a sound business position.