Strong HR functions provide the backbone for addressing people and culture challenges in Canadian Higher Education institutions. Research shows that investing in HR can deliver improved organizational outcomes and help create competitive advantage, enabling institutions to effectively leverage their people and culture.

However, our consultations across the sector revealed that many institutions are still establishing strong foundations. People and HR leaders reported a number of consistent challenges. These challenges were consistent across the diverse group of institutions engaged. They included:

  • Insufficient or unclear processes
  • Inconsistent team structures and ways of working
  • Outdated technology and systems

While the underlying drivers of these challenges differ, the need to address these issues is a common sector priority. Solving these issues can help build leading HR functions that underpin world-class institutions.

Our new report, ‘An exploration of the people challenges in Canadian Higher Education Institutions’, considers each of these challenges in depth and provides solid, actionable solutions that you and your institution can adopt.

Read the full report here.