08/27/2021

What it Takes To Be a Successful People Leader for the Future

Organizations need professionals who help drive talent strategies

It's about time we redefine human resources. People teams aren't just there to help companies hire and fire - they're strategic partners to the business. This became clearer than ever over the past year when founders, executives, and employees alike looked to their CHROs and people teams to help them navigate change. The role of HR has dramatically changed. With 63 percent of people professionals seeking new opportunities, it's mission-critical for businesses to hire HR leaders who have the skills it takes to make an impact today while strategizing for the future.

Demonstrating Empathy 

In July this year, HubSpot leaders declared a Global Week of Rest, a full week off for all employees to prioritize well being after a challenging year. Why? According to Business Solver, 93 percent of employees say they're more likely to stay at an organization with an empathetic employer. Now more than ever, employees look to organizations and people teams for support - both at work and in their lives. That's why HR leaders need to become the center of an organization's empathy, heart, and compassion, and ensure that all programming, benefits, and offerings are rooted in these traits.

Leading with Data

In 2017, CareerArc's Future of Recruitment Study predicted that by 2020, data analysis would be the second-most in-demand skill for HR managers. People data represents meaningful opportunities to help your organization be more diverse, more inclusive, and more compelling for top talent in your company. People leaders will need to adopt leading with data versus following with it to help companies get the insights they need to drive business impact at global scale.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Inc.