The human resource management function is changing. The pendulum has swung from HR’s focus on administration to an emphasis on HR practices that are aligned with C-level business goals and values. This is not unlike challenges recently faced in marketing, and there is much HR can learn from marketing’s recent journey to the proverbial "seat at the table."
Love. It’s a powerful word and one we think more about at Valentine’s Day. But does love have a place at work?
C-suite leaders, including CHROs, told a gathering of about 300 human resources management professionals today to embrace new technologies, lead with proactive versus reactive HR innovations, and improve analytical skills to align measurable people results with improved customer service and other external goals ― not just internal goals ― of organizations.
The Latin word for work is opus. An opus is often thought of an artistic composition, such as a musical work, but it can also define our life’s work. When thinking about the human resource management profession as an opus, the work of the practice takes on new meanings and comes with heightened expectations of mastery.
Professional development is vitally important for human resource management practitioners in today’s agile marketplace. A new chapter for HR is developing, shifting HR’s focus from administrative functions to direct alignment with C-suite business goals and values.
When choosing to join the ranks of credentialed human resource management practitioners through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®), you probably wondered: "Is this certification legit, fairly awarded and credible as a true demonstration of my competencies and value as an HR professional?"
HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) has received many inquiries about accreditation, such as how it differs from certification and the benefits that third-party validation provides to the HRCI community.