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The purpose of this study was to understand the effects of the 2008 economic
collapse on the role of the human resources function (HR), derived from the
premises that the HR profession is sensitive to outside conditions and its
continuous search for legitimacy and power. It utilizes a qualitative research
method, comprising semi structured in-depth interviews with Icelandic HR dir-
ectors responsible for HR during the 2008 economic collapse. Analyzing the
data by coding it by major themes, unusual single events or issues, allows
valuable insight into the HR role in times of economic turbulence. Key findings
are the following: 1) The HR profession’s search for status and power is appar-
ent in the focus on having a seat on the organization’s board, persistently shown
to be the profession’s ultimate goal. 2) A variety of retrenchment methods were
utilized during the collapse. Interestingly, lowering salaries was deemed un-
successful, appearing to affect long-term recovery. 3) Role changes: While the
HR directors appeared to gain input and power during swift and far-reaching
cost-cutting, Ulrich ́s (1997) ‘employee champion’ role became dominant and an
enhanced sense of responsibility for employee wellbeing. Furthermore, HR
directors assumed responsibilities traditionally outside the realm of HR. The
findings demonstrate the continued vulnerability of the HR profession to
external conditions.
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