From black sheep to aspiring business partner: HR's turnaround at Delaware Investments
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The Human Resources Department At Delaware Investments, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was barely able to meet even the most basic needs of the growing company and was hamstrung by inadequate resources, tools, and expertise in 1997. New leadership helped the HR team envision a new role for itself and undertake a five-year effort to redesign its processes, leverage technology, implement self-service, create partnerships, and develop the competencies to become a strategic partner in the business.
Publication Name: Journal of Organizational Excellence
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1531-1864
Year: 2004
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Work and the human spirit flourish together at the Sommer Barnard Ackerson law firm
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As a part of growth strategy, Sommer Barnard merged with The Ackerson Group to become Sommer Barnard Ackerson, where work is accepted positively along with enhancement in the quality life for its workforce. Work is considered as a joy and every member share's their anxiety, stress, anger and personal issues.
Publication Name: Journal of Organizational Excellence
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1531-1864
Year: 2003
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