Today’s human resources leaders face a unique and fluid environment when it comes to hiring and managing an organisation’s workforce. In our fast-paced business/technology world and a changing job market, what are the challenges being faced by HR departments so far in 2018?

 

1. Battle for Top Talent

The battle for top talent is fiercer as the number of retiring baby boomers far outstrips new skilled entrants into the workforce.

 

2. Effectively Handling Sexual Harassment Issues

As workers may become more comfortable voicing complaints about workplace sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour, HR departments have had to find a way to ensure they educate their workforces on exactly what constitutes sexual harassment.

 

3. C-Suite Suitable

The role of human resources departments is evolving, and HR leaders are having to show their department’s value to their organisations.

 

4. Embracing and Managing Technology for HR

Technology has permeated almost every human-resources-related process. In fact, “people analytics” is now on top of most of the agendas alongside automation.

 

5. Managing Non-Traditional Work Arrangements

Implementing the onboarding of non-traditional workers, managing a variety of work hours, delivering ongoing training and payroll completion to employees with different hours and pay arrangements, and establishing a company culture for a potentially far-flung workforce are all becoming big challenges for HR professionals.