13/1/2010
By Francesca Fabrizi
HR professionals from across Europe will offer their views on how to improve the HR function after the recession as part of Hewitt's annual European HR Barometer.
The survey, conducted by Hewitt Associates in association with the European Club for Human Resources (EChr), aims to determine the key priorities and developments that are needed to strengthen business performance across the whole European region. Results will be published in February 2010.
Leonardo Sforza, chairman, scientific committee EChr and head of Research and EU Affairs, Hewitt Associates, said: "Over the past five years, the European HR Barometer has explored the key trends in people management practices across Europe's national borders."
The 2009 HR Barometer, for example, found the economic downturn was accelerating organisational change within HR departments, who were anticipating the need for different skills and competencies as a result. Attracting new talent, establishing a leaner HR organisation, and identifying more effective tools to measure HR's value to the business were identified as priority areas of focus.
Sforza added: "This year's study will analyse the evolving role of the human resource function in a business environment which - even by normal standards - is fast-changing. The study will also give HR professionals an opportunity to share their points of view on European Union policy concerns."
HR Directors with European or global responsibility can complete the survey at the latest by 22 January at the following secure website: http://www.myhewittsurvey.com/HRBAROMETER09&id
All respondents to the study will be entitled to receive a complimentary copy of the survey report.
