The Future of HR & The Fear of Becoming Obsolete - By Rachelle Abi Nader, Talent Acquisition Manager - Malia Group

In a business world that is constantly changing, HR people should be shifting gears with certitude and reworking conventional processes. But what are we really focusing on?!

While putting enormous effort in using the most advanced HR solutions, following trends and relying on data in order to make informed decisions, we forget that WE ARE the real deal!

First and most importantly, let us GET INVOLVED.

Understand your organization’s business to the fullest. Yes, each job and each process, where it begins and where it ends. Talk to people…a lot, and never settle for a one-way feedback. Get to know your “workforce” from blue collar workers to senior management, be aware of their challenges and more importantly, contribute in finding solutions because YOU CARE and if you don’t, then you are in the wrong place.

Definitely, employees appreciate the active role of HR in leading on initiatives, team activities and other essential ways of showing recognition, but to be truly there for them is a whole different level.

Learn how to FILTER, SELECT and USE information on hand. Not every detail is useful but it is part of the process. The more aware you are of various situations and various scenarios of each situation, the more you become able to make objective and professional support regarding issues on hand, no matter the HR function you are working in.

Is it a waste of time? Well, it’s up to you.

This kind of involvement requires passion, patience and commitment in order to be fruitful. Passion for your job, patience when dealing with people and ultimately, commitment to your organization’s objectives. Always remember why you are getting involved in the first place and what results are you seeking, otherwise it is a waste of time.?

OBSERVE, GUIDE, COUNSEL and PENALIZE to the company’s success. Be a double edge sword, all actions have consequences and you only want the GOOD ones.

Now, are you doing it the right way? There are different types of indicators and it surely depends on your organization’s characteristics. But these are some common signs;

1-?????People will start talking to you without you making the effort. But always focus on their approach.

You do not want sentences starting by “This is not working for me...” or “I am not able to handle...” or any kind of nagging and negativity.

On the contrary, what you should be looking for is “I need your advice on this subject...” or “I have a concern that I need to share with you and find a solution…”

Remember you are not the friend, you are the professional counselor and motivator.

2-?????You will hear “Thank you” frequently.

3-?????You automatically start taking correct decisions. The more aware you are on different topics; the more ability you have to make a healthy judgment.

As a wrap up, make sure to focus on the bigger picture and on the kind of contribution you want to make rather than just finalizing your routine duties… If you really want to make an impact, you will have to stretch your limits.

The moment you start drowning in your to-do list is the moment you stop growing. The truth is, no one will remember HOW you succeeded in X project, but everyone will remember that you DID. So make sure you DO.

People, trends and times will keep changing so don’t hang on to a practice, be the practice. Invest in yourself, learn from your mistakes and move on quickly.

BE A VALUABLE PARTNER.