Editor’s Note: How is the Role of HR in Organizations Changing?

The Covid-19 pandemic changed everything about work. As the pre-pandemic work culture is already dead, organizations today are working hard to create a new work world that will keep employees happy and productive. And the challenging role of HR departments is to ensure minimal disruptions to work, productivity, and business goals. However, amidst all these, what if claims of harassment and discrimination hit your desk? What can HR do to prevent this? 

This month's issue of HR Strategy & Planning Excellence includes answers to these questions and more.
 

We’re operating at a time when workplace norms are being rewritten. Activating ways to inspire employees to do what’s right– even in the face of uncertainty and high stress– will shape your future culture, says Anne Jacoby in her article, A Closer Look At HR’s Role In Ethics And Social Responsibility 

As the world faces never-ending challenges (Covid-19 pandemic, social justice issues etc), leaders and HR professionals need to be socially accountable for how their organizations respond to these challenges. They need to accept stewardship to not only make money but to create meaning and give today’s employees a positive experience at work and to create opportunity for tomorrow’s employees. To learn more about the why, what, how, and who questions related to social citizen stewardship, check out Dave Ulrich's article, Social Citizen Stewardship Is The Next Step in HR Outside-In

As the Covid-19 pandemic enters year three, most HR professionals are feeling challenged and exhausted. The TrustRadius 2022 HR Trends Report published in January indicates the Great Resignation and the need to rapidly improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts are significant concerns. Check Jamy Conrad’s article for key HR trends 2022 predictions.

In recent years, the definition of what constitutes a workspace has been shifting. Interested in learning about how storage containers are being used as workspaces across the world? Check out Jonathan Mack’s article.

Also included in this edition is an exclusive Industry research study, The State of HR’s Role in Corporate Social Responsibility by the HR Research Institute that provides key insights on how HR teams can effectively promote the core principles of corporate social responsibility within their organizations.

We hope you find this edition’s expert articles informative and insightful.  As always, we look forward to your valuable suggestions and feedback on our ePublications.

Happy Reading!
 

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