WHAT DOES STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT MEAN, AND WHERE DO HR PROFESSIONALS BEGIN?

In order to ensure that the strategic work of HR effectively supports and helps lead the strategic direction of the organization, HR policies, initiatives, programs, and more must be in sync with what the organization has determined to be the strategic priorities for advancing their goals. In other words, these two facets must be aligned.

• Create the definition of what "strategic alignment" means for HR to use as a guide for their efforts and the direction of their work.
• Explain the information you would need as an HR practitioner and leader to ensure that the work of HR is strategically aligned with the organization's strategic priorities and where you might find this information.
• Identify at least one challenge that might impede strategic alignment.

Be sure to support the work with specific citations from the Learning Resources and any additional sources.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Required Readings

Note:It is highly recommended that you review the resources in the following order.

Heathfield, S. M. (2019, December 6). The three new roles of the human resources professional.Links to an external site. The Balance Careers.https://www.thebalancecareers.com/the-new-roles-of-the-human-resources-professional-1918352

Summerhills, E. (2017, July 26). Seven major roles of human resources department in any organization. Recruiting Blogs.Links to an external site. https://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/7-major-roles-of-human-resources-department-in-any-organization

Nyoni, J., Christmal, D. C., Asamani, J. A., Mourtala Mahaman, A. I., Okoroafor, S., Nabyonga-Orem, J., & Ahmat, A. (2022). The process of developing health workforce strategic plans in Africa: a document analysisLinks to an external site.. BMJ Global Health, 7. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-008418

Smith, A. (2018, April 5). Why link HR strategy to the organizational strategy? The Arizona Republic.Links to an external site. https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/hr-strategy-organizational-strategy-12769.html

XpertHR Editorial Team. (n.d.).How to align HR strategy with business strategy.Links to an external site.https://www.xperthr.com/how-to/how-to-align-hr-strategy-with-business-strategy/25353/

Harrison, T., & Bazzey, J. D. (2017). Aligning organizational culture and strategic human resource management.Links to an external site. Journal of Management Development, 36(10), 1260-1269. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMD-12-2016-0335

Required Media

Walden University (Producer). (2019a) Strategic human resource management [Video file].Links to an external site. https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/MHRM/PROG/Global_ProTech/index.html

Note: To locate this video, connect to the Global ProTech website, then select the Career Connections tab. Once you are in the Career Connections area, select Professional Perspective, then select the videos that align with this course.

Optional Resources

Hassija, T. (2014). Strategic human resource management in changing environment.Links to an external site. International Journal of Reviews, Surveys, and Research, (2), 86-99. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/efa0/31a7f8e1f77185c662c39d99c9418ae694f1.pdf

Nasir, S. Z. (2017). Emerging challenges of HRM in 21st century: A theoretical analysis.Links to an external site. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, (3), 216-223. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f4cf/e31ab79ca86be881e28ab2d0010676bb387d.pdf