Effective cross-functional collaboration in a changing world of work
Our report explores how people professionals are partnering across business functions to future-proof their organisations
Our report explores how people professionals are partnering across business functions to future-proof their organisations
Collaborating closely across different business departments has always been an integral part of a people professional’s role, but this has become even more important to manage organisational change during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the transition to remote working to ensuring employee wellbeing, the people function has had a key role to play in leading transformation in the workplace.
This report provides evidence-based insights into how practitioners can continue to promote cross-functional collaboration in an increasingly hybrid working world. Based on discussions with 25 organisations, made up of people professionals and their peers in other business functions, it explores how forging stronger partnerships will be integral to navigating the workplace challenges of the future.
Themes identified by people professionals and their colleagues that aid collaborative working include:
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