Hybrid Workforce and the Evolving Role of HR

The world of work has changed forever. Companies are rethinking their approach to the workplace, and with one of the most competitive labor markets in recent times, they’re turning to HR teams for strategies that can help them hold on to employees and attract new talent. What can HR leaders do differently? How can HR support the hybrid workforce?

This edition of HR Strategy & Planning Excellence includes informative articles that focus on strategies and tips for developing a future-ready workforce. Also included is an exclusive study, The Future of HR’s Role in Managing Corporate Culture & Change 2022-23 by the HR Research Institute that takes a closer look at the state of both corporate culture and change management.
 
HR leaders are now laser-focused on the employee experience (EX). This has led to the creation of new HR roles, responsibilities, technologies, and tools as companies look for ways to effectively manage hybrid models in an employee-driven realm. In her article, The Evolving Role Of HR In The Shift To Hybrid Work, HqO’s Chase Garbarino lists out four tactics to consider when refocusing on the employee experience in your organization.
 
By building on the past, HR will create a better future, and the best is yet to come, says Dave Ulrich, (Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business) in his article, Eleven Evolving Insights That Make Human Capability More Relevant. Check out 11 evolving insights in human capability.
 
It has been some time since many HR professionals have had the opportunity to review their foundational documents such as employee handbooks and related SOPs. What should be top of mind as HR returns to office? Read Carrie B. Cherveny's (Hub International's ) article, What Should Be On Every HR Exec’s Agenda NOW for more insights.
 
Also learn about three strategies that will help you use data analytics to design a recruitment and retention strategy to meet the challenges you’ll face in this new world of work in Ray Bixler's (SkillSurvey) article, How Data Will Shape The New Normal.
 
In brief, this edition of HR Strategy & Planning Excellence explores expert strategies for HR professionals to help make their job more impactful, efficient, and effective in order to thrive in the new era of work.
 
We hope you find the articles in this issue informative and helpful and, as always, we welcome your valuable feedback and suggestions. 
 
Happy Reading!