The HR function serves a vital role in enabling organizations to meet their strategic objectives while maintaining a strong workforce.

Why does that not always happen? Why does the HR function often take on an administrative function and locked out of strategic decisions that impact the financial and brand recognition of the employer?

Enhancing the ability of HR and Management to successfully communicate priorities and implement programs and services to meet those priorities is key.

Dr. Kari Stroble, Competency Project Director, Society for Human Resource Management, www.SHRM.org, discusses the new competency model and how applying the model to hiring and developing HR professionals can have great impact on organization's "bottom line"

Moderate by Kim Clark Pakstys, SOSAdvisors