Overview

This best practice describes the importance of having buy-in and  support from your Human Resources (HR) team as you roll out your digital workplace strategy. 

Recommendation

As you prepare for your digital transformation journey, you will need to assemble a team who will manage, support and guide your digital workplace strategy. Members of this team generally include the following default roles:

• Executive sponsor
• Project team
• Advocates
• Key stakeholders

Igloo recommends inviting members of your HR organization to be part of your digital workplace team. Having HR involved ensures your digital workplace plan is fully integrated at every stage of the employee life cycle.

• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Performance management
• Culture and engagement

The most typical roles for HR staff on your digital workplace team include:

• Executive Sponsor: Chief People Officer
• Key Business Stakeholders: HR Directors, HR Managers
• Evangelists: HR staff