Aligning Talent Development with Business Operations

A core theme in our readings this week is the importance of a close relationship between HR and the operation of the business. In her book, Powerful, McCord emphasizes that every single employee has to understand the business.

Identify key processes that your organization has in place to support communication between HR and business$-$unit leadership $-$ for example, succession planning, strategy, etc. Provide two examples that illustrate a relationship between HR and business leaders in your workplace.

What steps can companies that do not have such processes in place take to ensure strong alignment between the HR function and the Mission, Values, and Strategy of the business? Include specific references to this week's materials and$/$or additional sources to support your response