HR's many challenges and roles in the decade of 2020
Human Resources (HR) has evolved significantly over the years, and the challenges, roles, and responsibilities of HR professionals in the 2020s have continued to change and expand. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward remote and hybrid work models. The competition for skilled workers has become fierce and HR must continuously change and adapt its recruitments strategies to attract diverse candidates. Companies – and their HR departments – must be much more conscious of how their employer brand is perceived. Discrimination in the workplace, whether it's deliberate or unintentional, still hinders the ability of marginalized groups to secure jobs, advance in their careers, and attain promotions. (Friedman 2020). AI brings its own special curve ball to the world of human resources. Workplace culture is more important than ever In a 2019 survey with over 5,000 participants, over 50% of respondents stated that a company's culture holds greater significance for t...