Editor's Note

When AI and big data analytics are changing the way we work today, we are still wondering at the new role of HR to drive this change. HR has to keep up with progress, adapting while also guiding employees across industries and jobs to thrive in a world where traditional roles and functions are being upended. In short, it is the next evolution of HR’s transformation, and it requires new and more agile ways of operating. 

To do this, HR organizations must break traditional boundaries and think end-to-end and top-to-bottom. Read Ed Miller’s article, Thinking Differently About HR Transformation, for top HR tips to achieve the benefits of new technologies and prepare the workforce for the future.

In recent years, HR experts have increasingly adopted the term “liquid workforce” to describe the most adaptable segments of the labor force. This has led to numerous questions from, “What exactly is it?” to “How can we optimally manage it?” To help answer these and other questions, HR.com partnered with Sense, the provider of a smart engagement platform that provides temporary staffing solutions, to gain a better understanding of the liquid workforce through a survey. Read the exclusive report, Effectively Managing Today’s Liquid Workforce, in this issue.

Everyone who is using people analytics in their work is aware that there is a divide between people who get people analytics and those who lag behind. Is there a skill gap in people analytics, and what is its impact? Read Erik van Vulpen’s article, The Impact Of People Analytics And The Growing Skills Gap, to know more.

With constant advances in technology and a world that is changing faster than ever before, what does the future look like for people, as new and emerging technologies shake up our workforce? And how can we as an industry prepare for the pace of change in an increasingly automated and evolving world? Read Hayley Sutton’s article, Planning A Workforce Of The Future, for more insights.

Apart from these articles, also read other informative articles on various HR strategies in this issue. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and take home the insights to make the right decisions to build a high-performing workforce.

Cheers!