Why Companies Are Blending IT and HR Departments
A recent survey by workplace software provider Nexthink found that 64% of IT executives in large organizations expect their human resources and IT departments to merge within the next five years, largely because of advancements in AI. At biotech firm Moderna, this shift is already in motion. The company’s chief people and digital technology officer, Tracey Franklin, oversees both IT and HR for its 5,000-plus employees. Her role covers traditional IT support as well as the digital tools needed for drug research, production, and sales. Franklin says the old model kept HR focused on workforce planning and IT on fulfilling…