How HR needs to change to get to the big table

Purpose: This paper provides an overview of the challenges that HR departments and TA practitioners are facing and provide actionable takeaways to address these issues and improve company practices. Design/methodology/approach: The insights provided in this paper come from the author's 30 years of experience in the industry and references from companies in the USA and India that have met with the author to shared their issues when recruiting quality candidates. Findings: HR is bound to move from a tactical and complacent role to a high impact position. The HR and TA teams that have a deep understanding of complex people’s behavior and aspirations will get to the pilot seat in the industry, and their development will be nothing short of smooth. Originality/value: This piece compiles 30 years of talent management insights collected from some of the biggest companies in India to give a cohesive idea of the aspects that need changed to ensure the quality of recruitment and satisfaction of employees.