Discuss

I will need 350-550 words

HR professionals are often heard requesting a "seat at the table." In other words, they have a desire to be viewed as a strategic business partner who is helping to drive change and implement policy.

• What do you see as some of the barriers HR professionals face in their efforts to be viewed as true business partners?
• What can the HR professional do to position him- or herself as a business partner?
• What is the significance in having that "place at the table"?