HR Research

When we’re not working with clients we run research into effective HR transformation.
Our current research programme covers a range of topics, including what lies behind HR best practice and how this can be effectively taught elsewhere.
We’ve also published reports (and one or two books) on all our research to date.

Improving people strategy execution through HR outsourcing

HR outsourcing has changed in the past five years, moving from a purely tactical, cost-cutting exercise to become a source of strategic support and competitive advantage. As the HR outsourcing market expands and fragments, HR Directors must make informed decisions about which provider to select, how to make the most of the services they offer and how best to integrate HROs with the services that remain in-house.

This white paper outlines the strategic opportunities afforded by an intelligent approach to HR outsourcing and offers some guidance to HR Directors in choosing the right provider for their organisation’s needs. Read more →

Simon ConstanceBy Simon Constance

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses….

‘How can we build a robust people strategy when there is no clear business strategy to align it to?’ Read more →

Jane ChestersBy Jane Chesters

The HOW Factor – Have you got it?

Orion Partners have one objective – and that’s to help HR functions have strategic impact. Read more →

Jane ChestersBy Jane Chesters

High performing HR Business Partners – A global study

Are you struggling to really get your HRBPs working strategically? Read our research to understand the difference between the best and the rest. Read more →

Orion PartnersBy Orion Partners

High performing HR leaders – A model for success

What are the skills, knowledge and attributes of highly successful HR Leaders? What is the difference that makes the difference between the best and the rest?

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Orion PartnersBy Orion Partners

Facing up to the future – meeting the challenges of changing HR career paths

It is clear that the traditional HR career path and the capabilities that take an HR professional along it have changed forever Read more →

Orion PartnersBy Orion Partners