Executive Summary
This Market View report, sponsored by HubbubHR, examines the current state of human resources management in today's global environment.
Based on interviews with 25 Human Resources leaders conducted by TechPros.io, the report highlights several critical trends and challenges shaping modern HR:
Adapting to change
of HR leaders have adjusted their strategies significantly in the past year, underscoring the essential need for agility and flexible HR solutions.
Increase in remote and dispersed workforces
of organisations now operate with predominantly remote or dispersed teams, necessitating new approaches to employee engagement, management and technology that supports diverse work arrangements.
Navigating jurisdictional complexities
of HR leaders find managing across different regions challenging, highlighting the importance of HR systems that balance global consistency with local flexibility.
Shifting employee expectations
All HR leaders surveyed report a substantial shift in employee expectations towards flexibility, adaptability and meaningful employee experiences.
Critical role of flexible HR technology
of HR leaders view flexible human capital management (HCM) solutions as crucial in the current business environment, emphasising the need for HR platforms that can change alongside organisational needs.
The report explores strategies for navigating these challenges, including:
Prioritising flexibility
Organisations are focusing on flexible HR solutions that can change with needs, ensuring they remain responsive and competitive in a changing environment.
Balancing global consistency with local needs
HR leaders are seeking solutions that provide global oversight while accommodating regional differences, fostering both unity and local relevance.
Using data for strategic decisions
The use of data-driven insights is becoming integral to HR strategies, empowering leaders to make informed decisions that align with business objectives.
Improving employee experience
There is a growing emphasis on technologies that improve the employee experience, focusing on intuitive, user-friendly systems that engage and support staff.
Changing performance management
Traditional performance management is shifting towards continuous feedback models, promoting ongoing development and timely support for employees.
HR as a strategic partner
The role of HR is expanding beyond administrative functions to strategic leadership, aligning people strategies with business goals to drive organisational success.
The findings emphasise the need for organisations to adopt flexible HR solutions like those offered by
