Editor’s Note: How HR Leaders Can Build a Future-Ready Workforce

Welcome to the April issue of HR Strategy & Planning Excellence!

As organizations continue to adapt to the realities of the post-pandemic workplace, the focus is now on HR. Moving from their roles as administrators to strategists and business partners, HR must quickly adapt to a lot of changes, from the globalization of the workforce to fast-evolving business strategies. And beyond all this, they have had to place more focus on the human in human resources. How successfully is HR adjusting to the new realities? How can they build a future-ready workplace?

This month’s edition includes a bunch of expert articles that shed light on the future of HR function and strategies for transforming the workplaces.

Strong HR leadership, underpinned by the right technology and an unwavering commitment to keeping the human in human resources, is critical as we lead our organizations into the future and remain responsive to increasingly volatile external factors. Alight Solutions’ CHRO, Michael Rogers in his article, The Future Of HR Is Human, talks about how HR is leading the way by putting people first.

It is important to keep some things in mind when working to build a future-ready workplace. Sequoia's Greg Golub and Marty Reaume, in their article, How HR Leaders Are Building A Future-Ready Workplace, list down ways to shape the organization of the future.

For the rest of 2022 and the foreseeable future, the trend toward greater pay transparency will accelerate, and HR leaders need to get out in front of it now, putting the right processes and tools in place. Unit4's Boyd Davis in his article, How Pay Transparency Will Impact The Future Of HR, talks about how HR can better align pay with business goals, address bias issues, and create a culture of transparency and trust.

How can HR leaders be seen as business people with a specialty in HR? GetHRSmart LLC's Shu Yeung chalks out some proven ways to learn about the business in her article, How Can HR Leaders Be Seen As Business People With A Specialty In HR?

Do not miss the other great articles featured this month and we hope the valuable insights can help you address future work challenges and help you build strategic HR initiatives that align with your company’s goals.

As always, we look forward to your valuable suggestions and feedback on our publications

Happy Reading!