TL First Group pushes support for HR in evolving business landscape

As Organisations continue to grapple with the challenge of structural leadership in a fast-evolving corporate landscape, TL First Group has stated that the role of Human Resources, traditionally, as a supporter of operational business requirement to hire and build talents, is metamorphosing into a more strategic business partnership role.

Leadership and Transformation expert and GMD, TL First Group, Olu Olasode, who stated this recently, at a Strategic HR workshop on Innovations in Human Resources Management in Nigeria, noted that in today’s business landscape, an evolved approach to HR is a competitive advantage.

According to him, the talent scenery is changing and generating the largest disruption businesses have ever seen—putting HR in a position where they deliver sustainable improvements in the Organisation.

Olasode added that while CEOs are increasingly holding HR departments accountable for delivering human capital results that are growth and success-oriented, it is important to note that without the right human capital infrastructure, the execution of key strategic objectives, as well as the ability to outpace the industry among their competitive set, is non-existent.

Organisational Development Advisor, Oly-keshi Sanni, who also spoke at the workshop emphasised collective team efforts that projects the company goals. She stated that although managing performance is a core HR function, there are new ways of impacts that address strong culture ambassadorship and superior conflict resolution. According to Sanni, HR has earned an integral role in helping to execute strategic human capital solutions and ensuring transformational growth and competitive capabilities within their organization.

Olasode called on Company Executives to begin rethinking formidable strategies and realigning priorities for rebound and growth.The workshop that touched on effective personnel audit, HR architecture and efficiency framework, had in attendance Chief Executives, Chief Operating Officers, Directors of Human Resources and Heads of Departments from various organisations.

TL First is a pioneering accountancy, consultancy and public service productivity organisation which specializes in supporting individual investors, small businesses, social enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and other third sector organizations. With over forty years of combined experience, they have empowered businesses, charities, and major public-sector organisations to achieve significant improvement in service delivery and outcomes.