The recent transition in HRM has been influenced by various social and economics factors that have shaped the evolving role of HR professionals. Some of the underpinning social and economic reasons for this transition include changing workforce demographics, technological advancements, shift in employee expectations, emphasis on employee experience. The evolution of HR function in recent years can be observed in the following ways such as strategic partner, employee experience and engagement, talent acquisition and retention, change management and organizational development.
The recent transition in HRM reflects a shift more towards a more strategic, employee focused and data driven approach.