It’s time to speak the language of the business while elevating the HR professional.

And to do this, there must be a mindset shift.

As the CEO of People Leader Accelerator, Andrew Bartlow draws on his experience to reveal how HR leaders can shift from traditional roles to becoming strategic business partners. He breaks down the critical importance of aligning HR goals with the company’s top priorities and how this alignment can redefine the value HR brings to the table.

Andrew also offers clear, actionable strategies for overcoming common challenges like burnout and disconnected goals. By focusing on business impact and adopting a management consultant mindset, HR leaders can elevate their roles and make a lasting difference in their organizations.

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Introduction to the episode with Andrew Bartlow

(02:20) What’s most broken about HR today

(03:08) The shift in HR’s role over the last five years

(04:45) How to elevate HR professionals to strategic roles

(11:39) How to act as a management consultant within HR

(16:42) Prioritize business needs within your strategy

(17:54) Dealing with burnout within HR

(21:02) Personal strategies for managing your workload and priorities

Resources:

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