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title: HR's evolving role in the digital workplace
description: How HR is becoming a strategic driver of digital workplace transformation, with insights from Sutter Schumacher of Brighter Days.
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# **Why is HR suddenly co-owning the digital workplace? **

### This whitepaper explores HR's shift from administrative function to strategic driver of digital transformation, featuring insights from digital workplace expert Sutter Schumacher, CEO of Powell partner Brighter Days. 

 

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### **Why download this whitepaper?**

**Understand HR's new mandate**  
See how HR is becoming a strategic co-lead of digital transformation, not just a support function.

**Drive adoption that sticks**  
Learn the tactics that work, from digital champions to leading with why.

**Put people before processes**  
Design a digital workplace that serves culture, not just workflows.

**Beat change fatigue**  
Understand why fatigue comes from ambiguity, not the pace of change.

**Partner with IT**  
See why the HR and IT relationship makes or breaks transformation.

**Measure what matters**  
Track sustained adoption, eNPS, and real behavior change.

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**HR leaders and CHROs** looking to take a strategic role in digital workplace transformation.

**Internal communications leaders** responsible for driving adoption and engagement across the organization.

**Digital workplace and intranet managers** seeking to design employee experiences that feel human, not just efficient.

**IT and digital transformation leaders** who want a stronger partnership with HR to make change stick.

**People and culture teams** managing change fatigue while keeping innovation moving.

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