The First Year as an HR Executive of a Company is an authoritative, insider"s perspective on strategies for succeeding as a human resources executive in the first year at a new company. Featuring heads of HR representing some of the top companies in the ntion, The First Year as an HR Executive of a Company provides best practices for gaining credibility, prioritizing goals, and encouraging a culture of open communication to learn how HR can directly serve business needs all in the initial twelve months onthe job. Aware that the departing HR executive can serve as an invaluable resource to theincoming executive, the authors describe how to leverage this relationship for optimum results, along with the other crucial introductions that must be made proactivey. Driven by the demand for HR leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives, the authors explain how to gauge the effectiveness of current HR initiatives, obtain input from the management team, and present a strong vision...