Human Resources | Navigating the Future: The Top Four Skills for HR Success in 2024

Today's skills pave the way for tomorrow's achievements. However, with the fast-paced changes and developments in the work environment, it's challenging to pinpoint the most vital skills needed for success in HR today.

In this article, we highlight the top four skills we believe are crucial for HR professionals in 2024. Drawing from a wealth of expert opinions and useful resources, our aim is to equip you and your organization for success this year.

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Effective Use of Generative AI

2023 marked a significant year for AI, and in 2024, mastering generative AI will be even more crucial for HR teams. This is driven by increasing employer demand for AI skills. As organizations raise their AI skill levels, all teams—not just tech-focused ones—must seek efficiencies through AI, going beyond basic usage to advanced applications.

Our recent study, “Playtime is over: AI has reinvented HR,” reveals that 84% of HR managers have noted a strong interest from senior leaders in adopting AI. Teams must learn to harness AI's output beneficially. AI expert Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic emphasizes that while AI excels at turning data into insights, transforming these insights into actions requires human judgment, experience, and strategic thinking. Optimizing AI's outputs is now a key skill.

We've developed an immersive strategy to empower HR professionals to harness AI's potential today.

Navigating a Skills-Based Economy

The significance of skills within an organization is escalating. HR teams must acquire the skills to steer their organizations towards a skills-focused future. This involves understanding various approaches, such as upskilling, reskilling, and skills-based hiring, to make a tangible impact on business goals.

A critical first step is conducting a skills audit. Teams adept at identifying skill gaps can better invest in programs that enhance organizational skills proficiency.

Leveraging Transparency for Effective Communication

Transparency, often dismissed as a buzzword, is valued by employees. Our research shows that employees in 'very transparent' organizations report:

• Higher productivity rates (91%)
• Increased satisfaction (90%)
• Greater likelihood of long-term commitment (75%)

For HR teams, the skill lies in effectively communicating messages and presenting data visually to both executives and the broader company. These are crucial skills for sustained success.

Balancing the Entire Employee Lifecycle

A key risk for employers is the uneven prioritization of different stages of the employee lifecycle. The essential skill for 2024 is managing each stage effectively and in harmony.

Consider this: A company might excel in hiring but falter in onboarding, leading to retention issues. Similarly, a well-run performance review cycle loses its impact if salary reviews are not equally efficient. The skill lies in managing the lifecycle holistically, ensuring each stage complements the others without getting overwhelmed by administrative tasks.

Empowering Your Team

The focus of the best organizations is developing the right skills, not just any skills. For your HR team, mastering the above skills could be a significant opportunity to make a real difference in your organization.

Primoris Systems comprehensive HR software offers a unified platform for all your people's data, providing a crucial foundation for managing HR tasks efficiently and enhancing the skills of your HR team and your organization.