Ask Quote by Howard Schultz
“People ask me what's the most important function when you're starting an organization or setting up the kind of culture and values that are going to endure. The discipline I believe so strongly in is H.R., and its the last discipline that gets funded.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 Business Leadership Interview, Howard Schultz
Highlights the critical role of HR in building lasting organizational culture and values.
In simple terms: HR shapes culture and values.
Key Takeaway
Invest in strong HR practices early.
Themes
leadership
culture
human resources
Mood
reflective
strategic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup formation
- company scaling
- culture overhaul
- value setting
Key Concepts
organizational development
values alignment
employee engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What HR policies can sustain culture?
- How to balance HR funding with other priorities?
A Different Perspective
HR often underfunded despite importance.
