Are you feeling stuck in your HR career, unsure of your next steps or how to navigate the ever-changing landscape?
In this episode, I dive into the “golden triangle of career clarity” that will help you align your unique skills, experiences, and motivations with the current demands of the HR market. Whether you’re just starting out or considering a new direction, you’ll discover actionable strategies for upskilling and identifying your sweet spot in the HR world.
I run through the essential roles within HR that are in high demand today and how they may evolve in the future. From HR business partners to diversity and inclusion managers, you’ll gain insights into the critical competencies needed to excel in multiple areas. Plus, I’ll share the T-shaped HR competency model to help you build a strong foundation for career growth.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of where you can add the most value in HR, how to stay ahead of industry trends, and what steps you need to take to achieve long-term career satisfaction.
What aspect of your HR career do you find most challenging? Let’s connect on LinkedIn—I’d love to hear your thoughts and discuss how you can navigate these challenges and achieve your career goals.
In this episode we cover:
- Introduction to the concept of career clarity and the golden triangle
- The three elements of the golden triangle: market needs, personal superpowers, and motivations
- The most sought-after roles in HR today, including HR business partner, talent acquisition specialists, and learning and development
- Future HR roles integrating technology and human interaction, such as HR technology specialist and remote work coordinator
- Overview of the T-shaped HR competency model and its critical competencies
- The importance of business acumen, data literacy, and digital ability for HR professionals
- People advocacy and execution excellence as key competencies in HR
- The evolving nature of HR roles and the importance of staying informed about industry trends
- AIHR T-shaped competency framework and its application in HR career development
- Leadership capabilities and their role in HR career growth
- Grouping of HR subject matter expertise into areas like awareness and attraction, people experience and culture, business transformation, talent growth, digital HR, and people operations
- Reflection on the challenges facing HR professionals, including economic setbacks, talent shortages, and changing employee expectations.
- Leadership needs for ourselves, our team and our organisation.
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From successes to setbacks, she’ll navigate it all as we strive for happy and healthy people and workplaces. Reimagining HR is your shortcut to meaningful insights and strategies that truly make a difference.
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