1 — Structural Reforms

HR Dysfunction and Reform · 3:54

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
HR's got too many hats to wear
Compliance mixed with employee care
When legal risk meets worker's voice
The company wins, staff has no choice
One department can't serve two masters well
Time to break apart this broken shell

[Chorus]
Split it up, split it up, four functions clear
Employment law goes to Legal here
Talent Ops reports to COO
Employee voice needs independence too
People Development spreads around
Better structure, better ground

[Verse 2]
Employment Compliance takes the legal side
General Counsel becomes their guide
Documentation, regulatory needs
Risk management, that's where it leads
No more conflicts when lawsuits call
Legal protection standing tall

[Chorus]
Split it up, split it up, four functions clear
Employment law goes to Legal here
Talent Ops reports to COO
Employee voice needs independence too
People Development spreads around
Better structure, better ground

[Verse 3]
Talent Operations finds the best
COO direction, business-focused test
Recruiting, onboarding, compensation too
Workforce planning, strategic view
Business units get what they need
Operational excellence, plant the seed

[Bridge]
Employee Advocacy stands alone
Independent voice, not management-owned
Ombudsperson or board committee
Grievance handling, truly free
When compliance doesn't control the voice
Workers finally have a choice

[Verse 4]
People Development spreads its wings
To business leaders, training brings
Coaching, career paths, succession plans
Growth happens where the business stands
No more silos, no more games
Each function serves with clearer aims

[Chorus]
Split it up, split it up, four functions clear
Employment law goes to Legal here
Talent Ops reports to COO
Employee voice needs independence too
People Development spreads around
Better structure, better ground

[Outro]
The critical reform we need today
Compliance and advocacy can't share the same way
Separate the functions, let each one thrive
Keep the business honest, keep workers alive

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