%0 Journal Article
%T Exploring the role of the human resource function in the South African information technology industry
%A Caron Hall
%A Linda Fourie
%J South African Journal of Human Resource Management
%D 2007
%I AOSIS OpenJournals
%R 10.4102/sajhrm.v5i1.108
%X The Information Technology (IT) industry is one that is characterised by rapid change and a heavy reliance on human skills. A study was conducted to qualitatively explore the role of the Human Resource (HR) function in the South African IT industry. Semi-structured individual and focus group interviews with professionals in this function highlighted many opportunities for HR to render a more strategic role in an environment where a skills shortage and many related problem areas exist. The implications of these findings are discussed and proposals for redefining the role of HR in the specific industry are offered.
%K Changed role of HR
%K HR in IT industry
%K challenges of the HR practitioner
%U http://www.sajhrm.co.za/index.php/sajhrm/article/view/108