HRM - should we mourn the demise of the HR department?

A hat tip ti Simon McCrossan for spotting this thought-provoking opinion piece in the Times this morning. It questions the role and relevance of the HR department in modern business. This would make a good stimulus piece on a lesson that considers how an HR department can contribute to a business.

The article could also be used in conjunction with Graham Salisbury’s superb blog series on the role and activities of HR Managers (see links below)