Big shift | Why the relationship between HR and line managers is the foundation of organisational success

The misconception that HR’s job is to both instil people-centric practices within a business and then carry them out is one of the biggest misunderstandings within organisational structure.

It’s not HR’s job to carry out the practices it instils within a business. For this, HR relies heavily on senior leadership, and perhaps most importantly, line managers.

The relationship between HR professionals and line managers has evolved to become a cornerstone for organisational success, as the function has moved away from the solely administrative tasks for which it was once known and moved into far more human-oriented initiatives.

Line managers, often seen as the bridge between executives and employees, play a pivotal role in implementing HR policies and practices that shape a positive work environment.