Redefining the new HR and People Leaders in a Post-Pandemic World

The accelerated digital transformation over the past year disrupted the human resources function as we knew it. Organizations are witnessing a revolutionary change in the way the new Chief Human Resources Officers operate today. What are these changes?

These enhancements are the result of the CHRO shifting focus from an operations-driven role to a more strategic placement in the c-suite. They are being identified as the ‘transformation Gurus’ of the organization as they face the challenging curve-balls pitched by the pandemic in the new normal.

When the pandemic struck, the new normal resulted in the inevitable layoffs of millions of employees across the world. With business down and unemployment and job insecurity looming large, the role of the CHRO necessitated a more adaptive and futuristic outlook. There was a rampant need for the CHRO to reimagine their goals and become catalysts for change.

The HR Leaders are now leading the charge as they reinvent the worker and the workplace. CHROs are widening their perspectives as they revisit the policies and their role in leading their business through the crisis while strategically preparing for the new workplace of tomorrow.

That tomorrow is now today.  

The next few sections discuss some of the trends we have spotted as we consult with our clients on the evolving role of the CHRO.