An HR Professional’s Guide to Advance Any Organization
At a recent SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Strategic Leadership Conference in Richmond, Virginia, we asked dozens of human capital professionals what big HR goals and initiatives they would like to achieve next year. Their responses fell into these categories:
what we heard: hr professionals’ focuses for 2025
- Leadership development
- Succession planning
- Mobile app/SSO integration for HRIS
- Competencies
- Retail training program
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Data storage
- Pay transparency
- Professional writing
- Team building
- Value of HR to leadership
- Project management
- Innovative engagement strategies
- Unbundling healthcare costs
- Be a better “HR owner”
- Job architecture
- Job descriptions
- Career ladders
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
1.) USE BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS TO ATTRACT, RETAIN AND DEVELOP TALENT
A professional’s unique attributes can be uncovered through a psychometric behavioral assessment, which provides information about their behaviors, attitude, personality, and beliefs.
2.) FOCUS ON PEOPLE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND PREVENT SETBACKS
People-focused initiatives provide long-term protection against setbacks and prime organizations to capitalize on opportunities, no matter the economic environment.
3.) A LEADER’S SELF-REFLECTION POSITIVELY IMPACTS TEAM PERFORMANCE
None of us are perfect leaders. The question is whether we continue to learn and grow due to our increased self-awareness.
4.) 3 REASONS TO CONSIDER LEADERSHIP COACHING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
According to Rachel Lutowsky, leader of Fahrenheit Advisors’ executive and leadership coaching practice, calming waters and navigating uncertainty requires leaders to flex in three critical areas.
Succession Planning
1.) HOW DOES SUCCESSION PLANNING DIFFER FROM REPLACEMENT PLANNING?
Replacement planning usually has a shorter list of candidates for each position while the goal of a succession plan is to develop a large pool of high potential candidates over time to fill the future needs of the organization.
2.) 6 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SUCCESSION PLANNING
In today’s environment, where many employees retire upon eligibility and others are jumping ship thanks to pandemic-related changes and inflation challenges, a succession plan is critical.
AI in HR
1.) HOW AI WILL IMPACT HUMAN RESOURCES
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of business operations, understanding its implications for HR practices is crucial for every organization.
2.) AI-POWERED AUTOMATION TO TRANSFORM FINANCE, HR, AND SALES
The benefits will be immense, enabling organizations to achieve higher levels of productivity, accuracy, and strategic decision-making.
3.) IS AI THE RIGHT TOOL FOR COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT?
As AI continues to develop, it is crucial to underscore the importance of consulting with compensation experts to ensure that the data driving salary decisions are both accurate and representative of each job.
TEAM BUILDING
1.) USE BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS TO ATTRACT, RETAIN AND DEVELOP TALENT
A professional’s unique attributes can be uncovered through a psychometric behavioral assessment, which provides information about their behaviors, attitude, personality, and beliefs.
2.) FOCUS ON PEOPLE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND PREVENT SETBACKS
People-focused initiatives provide long-term protection against setbacks and prime organizations to capitalize on opportunities, no matter the economic environment.
3.) A LEADER’S SELF-REFLECTION POSITIVELY IMPACTS TEAM PERFORMANCE
None of us are perfect leaders. The question is whether we continue to learn and grow due to our increased self-awareness.
4.) WHY IS ASSIMILATION IMPORTANT IN THE WORKPLACE?
In today’s complex environment in which recruiting is more challenging than ever, holding on to employees at every level is critical to your success — and that’s one key benefit of expanding your assimilation strategy beyond your top execs.
5.) 4 WAYS HR LEADERS CAN HELP EMPLOYEES OVERCOME CAREER STAGNATION
How can you, as the people leader, help your employees avoid or overcome career stagnation and excite them about their future at your organization?
THE VALUE OF HR TO LEADERSHIP
FOCUS ON PEOPLE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND PREVENT SETBACKS
People-focused initiatives provide long-term protection against setbacks and prime organizations to capitalize on opportunities, no matter the economic environment.
INNOVATIVE EMPLOYMENT ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES
1.) WHY IS ASSIMILATION IMPORTANT IN THE WORKPLACE?
In today’s complex environment in which recruiting is more challenging than ever, holding on to employees at every level is critical to your success — and that’s one key benefit of expanding your assimilation strategy beyond your top execs.
2.) HOW PTO AFFECTS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION – PART 1 OF 2
Organizations must put forth their best efforts to recruit and retain quality workers. Many companies are considering changes to paid time off policies to effectively entice and engage talent.
3. HOW PTO AFFECTS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION – PART 2 OF 2
In addition to offering a generous PTO, vacation, or personal leave program, employers should seriously consider offering employees additional paid time for sick, bereavement, jury, parental and other types of leave.
4.) BEST PRACTICES TO ADVANCE DEI INITIATIVES IN ANY WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is no longer a place we go, but something we do. With that new mindset, here for consideration, are best practices that will advance DEI initiatives in any work environment.
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