CONCLUSION
The sentiment throughout many companies was that the HR professionals, working as a team member with other functions, were essential to coping with the tragedy, and getting organizations up and running after the events of 9/11. Several CEOs commented that the HR teams will now have a “seat at the table,” because when dealing with issues that affect all of their people, HR professionals are the ones with the knowledge (Clark, 2001). HR professionals reported, one year after the attacks, that HR is relied upon more now for its expertise and input and HR has had a greater presence over the past year.
