Editor’s Note: Investing in Upskilling and Reskilling, a Key HR Trend in 2022

The pandemic-led changes restructured the nature of work itself. And for organizations to thrive in this new normal, employers should address a number of core HR challenges that will impact business success. However, an HR team is only as effective as the skills of its people. And to upskill and reskill effectively, HR needs the right support, tools, and direction.

What are HR professionals doing to stay on top of their game? What are the critical areas of focus for HR in 2022 and beyond? Are HR leaders still struggling with tech adoption challenges? The November issue of HR Strategy & Planning Excellence includes articles by industry thought-leaders that offer proven strategies for HR professionals to help their organizations succeed in 2022 and beyond. Also included is a research study, The State of HR Skills and Education, conducted by the HR Research Institute that takes an in-depth look at HR professionals’ education and capabilities that are critical to their role and provides insights as to how they can keep these skills up to date.
 

On the cover, we have Jose Dusing’s featured article, Equip HR With The Right Skills To Future-Proof Your Organization, that outlines the skills HR pros need to succeed, tips to uplevel HR skills training, and some best practices to help your HR team meet the demands of modern business.

In 2022, learning and development will be more focused and intentional with input from objective data to create more meaningful experiences, as discussed by Michael Veale in his article, In 2022, HR Leaders Should Think About The Collective Picture.

Stats show that 82% of HR leaders struggle with technology adoption challenges, and only 37% are confident in their ability to use technology to tackle changes. Nir Leibovich, in his article entitled Why HR Teams Are (Still) Behind The Curve When It Comes To Technology Adoption, discusses three of the most common pitfalls that leave HR lagging behind the adoption curve.

Raynie Andrewsen’s article, Employee Skill Building Will Be HR Priority For 2022 And Beyond, reveals why HR leaders should focus on expanding learning and development to stay competitive in the year ahead.

Also included is a custom research study, The State of the HR Function in Small to Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs), by the HR Research Institute and UKG. The report  provides insights on HR strategies in SMBs and the best practices required for making necessary changes.

Have you been doing some amazing work in HR that you should be recognized for? Do you want to acknowledge a client that you have been working with on a successful HR initiative? HR West is bringing back The California HR Excellence Awards and it’s time to nominate your program! Nominate Now

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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