8 new HR Roles For a Digital Age
What skills will HR professionals need in the near future?
In order to answer this question, it makes sense to look at the new roles that arise within HR as a result of digitisation and new technology. The speed of change brings unique challenges to the HR function, which can only be met if HR succeeds in reinventing itself.
Strategyzer
Big data, AI, blockchain, security, cloud computing, VR, AR, IoT and all the new technology that will come have an impact on organisations. Not only should new skills be developed (or attracted) in these areas, but as an HR professional you will also need to understand what this technology means and what impact it could have on your company or team.
We deliberately use the word ‘strategyzer’ instead of ‘strategist’ to emphasize the active form of this role. After all, a long erm, fixed is outdated. As a manager, you will regularly have to adjust your strategy and use tools that support these rapid adjustments, such as the use of the Business Model Canvas.
As an HR professional, you will have to be able to think along about business models and how digital solutions can be used to improve the productivity of the organisation.
