Over the past five years, HR teams have faced extraordinary stress from rapid organizational and strategic shifts. With challenges like the “Great Resignation,” remote work adjustments, and geopolitical instability, HR has shouldered a heavy burden—often with little relief.

HR leaders, as discussed on McKinsey Talks Talent, feel the tension of balancing employee care with organizational interests. Wendy Miller, Bryan Hancock, and Brooke Weddle highlight that HR often operates in “friction,” tasked with executing decisions rather than shaping them. This gap can leave HR feeling sidelined, even in vital company shifts.

Article sourced from : Mckinsey Talks