The New Role of HR in the Future of Work

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The Covid-19 pandemic blurred the lines between work and life like never before. Businesses are trying to make sense of what work looks like now. Employees are stressed and are trying to figure out ways to prioritize their lives and work where they feel most productive. And in between is HR!

HR is entrusted with the core task of effectively balancing the needs of the company with the changing needs of the employees and making a win-win situation out of both.
 

As we look ahead to 2023, this year will witness new trends adding value to the recent transformation that the HR industry has experienced. And to survive in today’s ever-evolving landscape, HR has to keep up with the new skills and knowledge. What types of HR roles are going to be in demand moving forward?

According to experts, there will be a rise in HR roles prioritizing AI, cybersecurity, and compliance. An increase in the number of HR professionals devoted to leadership development and organizational effectiveness can also be expected. Hiring teams will need leaders to focus on the intersection of employer brand and candidate experience. In brief, HR will continue to reinvent itself and find more creative and agile ways of working.

In this edition of HR Strategy & Planning Excellence, we’ll take you through the top HR roles of the future, HR pitfalls to avoid, trends that will shape the workplace in 2023 and much more.

The cover article, The Future Role Of HR, is a compilation of thoughts shared by leaders on the top priorities for HR and assures that the future of human resources management looks promising.

Working wherever, however, and whenever you want - this true flexibility at work is what employees need today, according to Alludo’s Chief People Officer, Scott Day. His article, Flexibility At Work: The Need Of The Hour, focuses on the importance of measuring productivity by results, not days of the week or hours at a computer.

Dave Ulrich (Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business) and Norm Smallwood's (Partner, The RBL Group) article, How Human Capability Initiatives Deliver Value To All Stakeholders, helps business leaders and HR professionals make conscious Human Capability choices that help them be effective.

Also included is an exclusive interview with Claire Essex- Crosby, Chief People Officer, Eagle Eye Solutions Ltd., where she shares her HR journey and offers valuable insights on various workplace issues and building the HR team of the future.

From managing investments in people and technology to building a positive workplace culture, this year will also be full of challenges and opportunities for HR. It will be up to HR professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and find ways to implement them effectively in their organizations.

We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your valuable feedback.
 
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