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The Need For More Interactive HR Programs May Make The Generalist Obsolete

The era of the generalist as HR leaders may be waning as automation of many functions takes hold.  Some experts see the rise of self-service as reducing the need for generalists across sthe industry.  This means that in 2012 it is likely that we will see the eradication of the middle man in HR. 

According to Michael Custers, Vice President, global Marketing, Northgate Arinso, pure HR transactions will be increasingly automated, for instance via a Global HR & Payroll system. 

Self service will make it easier to enforce HR policies through technology and as companies are able to do this at the local and global level, fewer business partners (HR generalists) are needed to deal with any exceptions.  However, it is not a totally bleak outlook for the HR industry.  HR specialists who provide expertise within areas such as talent management, leadership development or analystics will grow their roles and provide serious business value.  This trend will also affect smaller, domestic enterprises as well. (more)

60 experts offer HR executives Solutions To Today's HR Challenges.

Significant benefits accrue to HR execs who become known as experts.

Leaders should identify, use key attributes for being a good boss.

Job satisfaction, commitment greater amongst older workers, study shows.

Growing number of newer hirers say they are converned about their job security.

Happenings at holiday parties can ruin careers, hurt companies.

New HHS rules may spell trouble for CDH plans, individual offerings and cause confusion in 2012.

Question:
What are the key roles of HR Professionals today?
Answer:

“The first, and most tactical, role provides basic administrative, operational services and tasks involving staffing, compensation and training.  The second role is focused on working as a business partner helping business units and managers realize their business plans. The third, and highest value-added role is strategic partner.  This role contributes to the strategic direction of the organization," Dr. Michael Vescuso.

 

Articles by Category
Older Workers Are Most Engaged, Committed, and Satisfied With Their Jobs
Job Security Is A Concern of Younger Employees
Incoming Generations of Workers Need to Be Managed Differently
Interactive, Online Job-Application Systems Being Adopted At Greater Pace
Integrated Technologies Improving Recruiting, Other Areas
Finding the Best Fit for a Position Can Avert a Boatload of Dysfunction
Throwing Out Traditional Views of Leadership Can Lead To Success
Entry-Level Candidates Have Unrealistic Job Expectations, a Third of Executives in Study Say
Maintaining Morale, Keeping Good Employees Are High On HR Challenges List
Analytics Can Be Used To Demonstrate Value, Importance Of HR Function
Every Worker Is Annoyed By Other Staffers But Sloppy Work Irks The Most
Weekends Turning Into Workdays From E-Mail By Bosses
Inexpensive Holiday Employee Gifts Build Morale, Leadership
Throwing Out Traditional Views of Leadership Can Lead To Success
Business Coach Can Help Aspiring Professional Stay Focused on Goals
Depressed Employees Lose Production, Workdays and Jobs, but Few Seek Help
State-by-State Comparison Cost Of Employer Healthcare Insurance Costs Offered
Kaiser Study Demonstrates HSA Insurance Premiums Lower Than Competitive Offerings
Rise in Cost of Employee Health Coverage Is Smallest in 15 Years
More Employers Than Ever Before Are Offering Dental Coverage, Study Shows
Social Media Becoming Useful Tool For Recruiting
Online Reference-Checking Tools Ease Candidate Reviews
CFOs Endorse Need To Install Best Practices for Retaining Top Talent
The ‘Knockout’ Interview Stops Trouble Before It Starts
It’s Easy to Become a Wage-and-Hour Criminal. Here’s How Not To
Far From Trivial, the Office Party Is an Opportunity Not to Be Missed
Watch Out for Five Legal 'Land Mines
Employee Theft Can Be curtailed by Careful Hiring Screening
New Approaches To Training Managers In Multi-Generational Workplaces Available
Monitoring Employees Personal Usage Of Company Computers Requires Delicate Handling
First Day Onboarding Eased By New Technology, Services
Videoconferencing Enhancing HR Functions at Reduced Costs

 

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