We live in a networked world. No one doubts that. But in the age of the Internet, do human resource management professionals place enough value on their real-world professional connections?
Sadly, “we often neglect to make powerful connections with those who work within our organizations,” writes Robin Schooling, SPHR, in Why HR Connectors Succeed, an HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) white paper.
Schooling argues that HR professionals must have strong relationships built on “trust, likability and reciprocity” to deliver business value. Building connections with leaders and managers means connecting on the business agenda, not the HR agenda, she urges.
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