Infographic: The changing nature of the HR function

The changing nature of the HR function

Rapid advancements in technology are transforming the HR function

• Intelligent automation and machine learning are speeding up processes
• Employees increasingly expect consumer-grade enterprise applications
• Predictive analytics and modelling enable deeper analysis and links to business metrics
• Rapid advancements in technology are transforming the HR function

This is changing the way work is done

• Jobs are being redesigned
• Workforces are being optimised

…which will require new skills

• A need for longer-term reskilling and upskilling
• More opportunities for talent movement

HR now has a much larger role to play to drive business transformation

• Reimagine the workforce and redesign jobs to meet the changing nature of work
• Equip the workforce with future skills and support continuous learning
• Build the talent journey through consumer-grade experiences

In the long term, technology brings both opportunities and challenges

• Human-machine combinations to future proof organisations
• Nurturing talent through inclusive practices
• Ethical dilemmas resolving towards a balanced future
• Purpose-driven work to drive greater engagement
• Driving culture to align with strategy, values and new ways of working

To deliver these expectations, HR has to elevate its capabilities

• Drive digital enablement and integration with HR service delivery
• Elevate HR decision science with data-driven insights

Stay tuned for part two to see the impact of these changes on the HR function and how to adapt, evolve and thrive…