HR of the Future

International HR Day was celebrated yesterday, May 20, 2022.Here are some gleanings from social media, HRonline  and my own perspectives.

Building the identity of HR into something bigger than the words suggest.

The theme for HR 2022 is: HR changing the new future, leading change to inspire working lives.

In recent times, the role and perception of HR has undergone a pivotal change.

The focus has changed from Process-centric to People-centric, highlighting  the HUMAN in Human Resources.

The challenges posed by the pandemic and the need to respond and adapt at short notice to urgent needs, has only accelerated the changing trends.

The HR function has found it’s rightful place at the Board Table.

HR has had to become more Agile and Adaptable.

Top wish lists for HR for 2020 include some of the following.

As a 100% People function, HR has to solve real problems, for real people, making real impact, in real lives.

Harness the power of the 5 diverse generations at the workplace for the best employee benefit and company results.

Changing people related solutions to reflect the balance: Sometimes transactional, Often transformational, Always fulfilling.

Provide opportunities for freshers, early and mid level careers, as well as long stayers.

Create a supportive, equitable, diverse, inclusive culture in the full sense of the words.

Creating opportunities of right Skilling for employees and access to smart digital systems.

Creating systems for seamless functioning of work In Office, WFH, Hybrid, Work From Anywhere models.

New tools for HR learning. HR technology to transit from Evolution to Revolution.

Work closely with AI, Automation and Robotics to improve people pillars for the future.

Leverage HR knowledge and analytics to international standards.

Focus on people experience  embedding physical, mental and emotional wellness in the HR agenda.

The Mission of HR of the future:
to transform Work, Work-life and Life for the betterment of its employees and the benefit of the  organisation.

Would welcome your perspectives and comments