Webinar Ended Thursday, September 10 2026
Live webinar

Aligning Your HR Strategy with Your Business Strategy

Aligning Your HR Strategy with Your Business Strategy webinar instructor Pete Tosh
Instructor

Pete Tosh

Live Session Details

Date

Thursday, September 10 2026

Time

01:00 PM PDT | 04:00 PM EDT

Duration

60 minutes

Webinar ID

WEB2608008
Webinar content

Description

Overview

Human Resources has evolved from a primarily administrative function into a strategic partner that plays a critical role in achieving organizational success. To create lasting business value, HR initiatives must be directly aligned with the organization's vision, strategic objectives, and operational priorities. When HR strategy supports business strategy, organizations are better positioned to attract and retain top talent, improve workforce performance, strengthen leadership, and drive sustainable growth.

This practical webinar explores how HR professionals can develop and implement strategies that support business goals while addressing workforce challenges. Participants will learn how to align talent management, workforce planning, learning and development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives with organizational priorities to maximize business impact.

Through practical frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, attendees will gain the skills needed to position HR as a trusted strategic partner that contributes to organizational growth and competitive advantage.

Why You Should Attend

Organizations achieve stronger business results when their people strategy supports their business strategy. HR professionals who understand organizational priorities and align their initiatives accordingly can influence decision-making, improve workforce effectiveness, and demonstrate measurable business value.

This webinar provides practical guidance for creating an HR strategy that not only supports business objectives but also helps organizations adapt to change, develop talent, and achieve long-term success.

By attending, you will learn how to:

  • Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and strategic priorities

  • Develop an HR strategy that supports business growth and operational success

  • Improve workforce planning and talent management

  • Use HR metrics and workforce analytics to support strategic decisions

  • Build stronger partnerships with executives and business leaders

  • Prioritize HR initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes

  • Position HR as a strategic contributor to organizational success

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is ideal for:

  • HR Directors

  • HR Managers

  • HR Business Partners

  • Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)

  • Human Resources Generalists

  • Talent Management Professionals

  • Organizational Development Professionals

  • Learning and Development Leaders

  • Business Owners

  • Operations Managers

  • Executives and Senior Leaders

  • Anyone responsible for aligning people strategies with business objectives

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Understanding the Relationship Between Business Strategy and HR Strategy

  • Evaluating Organizational Goals and Workforce Needs

  • Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition

  • Aligning Performance Management with Business Objectives

  • Leadership Development and Succession Planning

  • Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture as Strategic Drivers

  • Leveraging HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics for Better Decision-Making

  • Managing Organizational Change and Building Workforce Agility

  • Collaborating with Executive Leadership to Drive Business Results

  • Developing and Implementing an Actionable Strategic HR Plan

Instructor details

Meet Your Speaker

Pete Tosh

Founder

The Focus Group

<p>Pete Tosh is Founder of The Focus Group, a management consulting and training firm that assists organizations in sustaining profitable growth by maximizing leadership effectiveness, implementing strategic HR initiatives and strategic planning</p>

<p>The Focus Group has provided these consulting and training services to manufacturing and service organizations across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.&nbsp;<strong>Pete has worked closely with the leadership teams of organizations such as Exxon, Brinks, Cracker Barrel, EMC, State Farm, Marriott, N.C.I. and Freddie Mac.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Pete has conducted numerous corporate investigations to include addressing issues such as: time clock violations, the use of alcohol and drugs on the job, vendor supplier conflicts of interest, physicians diverting prescriptions, attempted takeover of a CEO, race discrimination, sexual harassment and discrimination, and sexual affairs in the workplace</strong></p>

<p>Before founding his firm years ago, Pete held corporate leadership positions in Human Resources and Quality functions, including the V.P. of Human Resources and Quality with Allied Signal, Imperial Chemical Industries, Reynolds Metals, Charter Medical, and Access Integrated Networks.</p>

<p>Pete frequently facilitates various leadership development programs for organizations such as the American Management Association. Employees from over 3,000 organizations have benefited from Pete&rsquo;s experience and perspective. Pete is co-author of&nbsp;<em>Leading Your Organization to the Next Level: the Core Disciplines of Sustained Profitable Growth.</em></p>

<p>Pete holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from Emory and Henry University and Masters degrees in both Business Administration and Industrial Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.</p>

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