This Research Report outlines the findings of a research
project commissioned by the CIPD to investigate changes to the career paths
of HR professionals.
Major transformations in the workplace over the past few years have
resulted in the HR function experiencing a veritable sea-change. New HR
structures, roles and processes such as shared service centres, outsourcing
and HR business partners are thought to have altered career paths in a
fundamental way. This research:
- explores the range and penetration of these changes
- identifies the implications for HR professionals and their careers
- looks at the impact foron organisations managing and developing the
careers of their HR teams
- details the findings from a review of the literature examining changes to
the HR function and their impact on careers.
A multidisciplinary team from the Institute for Employment Studies
conducted a survey of around 1,800 HR practitioners about their careers and
carried out 9 in-depth organisational case studies into how organisations
are managing and developing those careers.
