The HR Perspective You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else

When an HR tech rollout fails, the software usually gets the blame. But in most organizations, the real issue is not the platform. It is alignment. Leadership, HR, managers, and operations are often not aligned on what the system is supposed to solve or how it will be used. Until that changes, even the best technology will underperform.

"Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Hear her advice for an HR pro who is struggling to speak up at work.

Organizations are selecting leaders based on past performance instead of future responsibility. They are rewarding output instead of evaluating behavior. They are assuming leadership capability instead of measuring it. Until that changes, the same pattern will continue.