In today’s dynamic business environment, the role of HR is undergoing a massive transformation.
Analysts Josh Bersin and Kathi Enderes explore this evolution in their latest report, The Definitive Guide to Human Resources: Systemic HR. The guide is a comprehensive 64 pages, but let’s take a glimpse into key insights from the report.
Key Takeaways:
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Diverse Profiles of HR Professionals:
- The average HR professional, as of 2023, is a college-educated Millennial woman with less than two years of tenure at her current company.
- Despite this average, the HR workforce is diverse, comprising of Millennials (51%) - which means 48% are non-Millennials: Gen Z (28%), Gen X (18%), and Baby Boomers (3%).
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Shifting Landscape of HR Roles:
- The HR talent pool has expanded significantly, with over 400 skills and 250 roles, marking a 33% increase in skills and 25% increase in roles over five years.
- Strategic leadership roles, like director of employee experience and head of diversity and inclusion, are on the rise, reflecting the growing influence and complexity of HR.
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Convergence of HR Skills and Domains:
- Six key clusters, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, EX, and HR Tech, demonstrate an increasing overlap of skills across different HR roles.
- This convergence indicates a positive trend, suggesting that HR is moving towards a more cohesive state, fostering better collaboration across functional silos.
While the typical profile of HR professionals remains relatively stable, their roles are undergoing a profound transformation. The expanding skill sets and job titles signify a dynamic evolution, with increasing overlap between distinct HR roles. Despite progress, the HR function is at a crossroads, with a rising demand for administrative roles contrasting a decline in strategic positions. The journey towards truly systemic HR is ongoing.
*Learn more in this Talent Blog article: Data Insights from Bersin’s New Definitive Guide to Human Resources.
In partnership with Global Industry Analyst, Josh Bersin and Jamila Smith-Dell created insights to showcase trends occurring within the HR field ahead of the full report launch. This work was previewed at Talent Connect 2023 with great reception. Be sure to watch the recording for more detailed insights.
As HR roles continue to evolve, what skills do you believe will be crucial for professionals to thrive in this dynamic landscape? How do you envision the role of HR contributing to the systemic success of organizations in the coming years? Join the conversation below! 