HR has changed a lot in recent years, and it’s mostly because of big shifts in the way businesses and people work. Globalization has made companies expand across borders, which means HR has to handle international talent movement. As mentioned in the document, “organisations are increasingly seeking to involve HR in key business planning decisions, the development of strategy and are asking it to really experience global mobility”. At the same time, there’s a major skills shortage, so businesses can’t always find the right talent locally. Employees also expect more than just a job, they want flexible career paths and meaningful work. As highlighted, “specialisation is creating new career and job models”. And of course, technology is a game-changer. AI and HR analytics help companies make smarter hiring and talent management decisions. With all these changes, HR isn’t just about hiring and payroll anymore it’s a key part of business strategy.
HR has evolved from an administrative role to a strategic business partner, aligning talent strategies with company goals. Global mobility specialists now manage international workforce deployment to address skills shortages. The use of HR analytics and AI has transformed decision-making, making HR more data-driven and proactive.