As a bellwether occupation, the HR profession has long been about hiring new employees. If your interaction with a HR has been limited to the hiring process and on the day of hiring then you won’t be alone. But that’s changing and it’s changing in a big way.
HR professionals and recruiters are now increasingly seen as business leaders thanks to improved technology that provides vast amounts of information about people. This actionable data means they are in a position to advise the C-suite on important strategic business decisions. As a result, these roles have evolved from just filling an organisation’s vacant roles.