What does the rest of the world need to know about how HR has changed?
30.
Human resources is a vital part of any organization; we are finally
taking our seats around the executive tables, where major decisions
are being made. We are now advising CEOs and other C-suite executives
about REAL employment issues, problems and concerns. — Clifton L. Beck, PHR
32.
There are more professionals entering
the field today that strongly believe
that by leveraging the human capital in any
organization, you can have breakthrough results.
— Tim Clinkenbeard, SPHR
35.
The field of HR has grown into a
meaningful career track for some of the
most talented professionals in today’s workforce.
The growth of HR can be seen in the number of
universities offering human resources–related
degrees and certifications, or by the thousands
of HR professionals that gather at various related
conferences each year seeking professional
development. — Saná Rasul, PHR
37.
Through risk management, talent
development, employee engagement and
strategic thinking, we have a direct impact on the
bottom-line success of the firm.
— Erin Bushnell, SPHR
33.
The HR
landscape is
changing from those
who “grew up into” or
“fell into” HR to those
who are educated,
trained and certified
specifically in HR.
— Nicole Schell, PHR
31.
We’re here to stay and play a very crucial
role in any business. With the rapid
changes and vast wealth of information, there’s
going to be a great need for specialization.
— Ana Rojas Bastidas, SPHR
34.
As we build an organizational culture,
we attract better people, improving
sales and profitability. We decrease turnover,
saving money on recruiting and training. We
train, ensuring that our employees provide the
best service to our customers, which keeps
them coming back. We are strategists for the
organization, and our impact is only going to get
bigger. — Lisa Thornton, SPHR
36.
HR’s role today is much more than that of a facilitator; it is also
a credible activist, it is an initiator. With its close connection to
human capital across the globe, HR today is at the forefront to anticipate
and be cognizant of any change, opportunity and threat. The world needs to
know that partnering with HR is going to help organizations foresee future
trends and hence have a strategic advantage over their competitors. They
must also understand that the scope of HR is only going to assume more
importance day by day. The early adopters in strategic partnerships with HR
have a clear advantage. — Kumar Abhimanyu, GPHR
38.
HR is no longer purely an administrative paper-pushing function. Strong HR leaders are
useful to business leaders because they help positively influence decisions affecting the
business and its employees. That’s what business leaders need to expect from their HR professionals.
— Brady Bagwan, GPHR
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Jennifer Lake, SPHR, director of People
Resources, Goodwill of the Finger
Lakes; vice president of Affiliate Growth,
National HR Association
J. Nic Lane, SPHR, director of Human
Resources, Milliken & Company
Nik Lewer, GPHR, assistant vice president,
senior consultant, Lockton’s Global
Benefits Practice
Michaela M. Lim, SPHR, director, Human
Resources, Consolidated Graphics
David Lindberg, MA, SPHR, IPMA-CP, director
of Human Resources, St. Francis School
District
Chris Maslin, MBA, SPHR, director of Staffing
and Training, The Biltmore Company
Bonnie McDowell, PHR, director of
Employment Services, Regent University
www.HRCI.org
Jason Morga, PHR, senior director, Americas
Marketing group, Kelly Services Inc.
Akosua Nyannor, PHR, director, Human
Resources and Training, Concessions
International, LLC
Saná Rasul, PHR, president, HR Girlfriends
LLC
Rob Rector, PHR, Human Resources manager,
Gables Residential
Ana Rojas Bastidas, SPHR, championing for
the people, keeping things legit and
encouraging general awesomeness; HR
director, After School Programs, Inc.
Nicole Schell, PHR, director of Human
Resources, Perham Health
Kim Schilling, SPHR, LNHA, director of Human
Resources and Corporate Integrity officer,
Western Home Communities
Jennifer Shappley, SPHR, senior director of
Talent Acquisition, Express Scripts
Amanda Thomps