The HR Huddle

HR, We Have a Problem - Building strategic value by bridging the gap between HR and Finance - critical functions of any organization.

December 21, 2023 Sapient Insights Group Season 2 Episode 56
HR, We Have a Problem - Building strategic value by bridging the gap between HR and Finance - critical functions of any organization.
The HR Huddle
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The HR Huddle
HR, We Have a Problem - Building strategic value by bridging the gap between HR and Finance - critical functions of any organization.
Dec 21, 2023 Season 2 Episode 56
Sapient Insights Group

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest James Williams, Co-Founder and Lead CFO of Next Level Financial, take a deeper dive into the relationship between HR and finance - and the need for regular communication, shared goals -  and connecting on critical HR initiatives.



Key points covered include:


↪️ While finance and supply chain are viewed positively, HR hovers at around 50%, prompting an engaging discussion on the historical perception of HR as a compliance-focused function.


↪️ The evolution of the CFO role, drawing parallels to HR's potential transformation and the idea of leveraging data to provide strategic insights to key organizational functions. 


↪️ The importance of understanding different personalities within an organization and employing tools such as a DISC assessment to support internal communication and collaboration.


↪️ The positive correlation between strategic HR practices and organizational outcomes and the need for HR leaders to share and report on metrics regularly.




Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts, and companies mentioned below:




Sapient Insights Group

Download the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White Paper

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Teri Zipper

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James Williams

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Next Level Financial 

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Show Notes

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest James Williams, Co-Founder and Lead CFO of Next Level Financial, take a deeper dive into the relationship between HR and finance - and the need for regular communication, shared goals -  and connecting on critical HR initiatives.



Key points covered include:


↪️ While finance and supply chain are viewed positively, HR hovers at around 50%, prompting an engaging discussion on the historical perception of HR as a compliance-focused function.


↪️ The evolution of the CFO role, drawing parallels to HR's potential transformation and the idea of leveraging data to provide strategic insights to key organizational functions. 


↪️ The importance of understanding different personalities within an organization and employing tools such as a DISC assessment to support internal communication and collaboration.


↪️ The positive correlation between strategic HR practices and organizational outcomes and the need for HR leaders to share and report on metrics regularly.




Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts, and companies mentioned below:




Sapient Insights Group

Download the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White Paper

Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn


Teri Zipper

InstagramTwitterLinkedIn 


James Williams

LinkedIn


Next Level Financial 

LinkedIn


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