The Hackett Group Associate Principal Franco Girimonte and Senior Director HR Research Anthony DiRomualdo discuss findings from The Hackett Group’s 2021 HR Key Issues research, including how the pandemic has required HR to step up and play a greater role as a strategic advisor to the business. HR’s ability to enable high-performing organizational culture and better align talent with business needs, improve overall agility, and address workforce diversity issues are also covered. Finally the two experts talk about HR’s digital transformation and other technology initiatives, which have become more important in today’s largely remote work environment.