Aside from underscoring the profession’s importance, Klotz’ claim also highlights the power of what some might call the entrepreneurial mindset – uber-creative and willing to ‘fail fast and break things’ – when balanced with a practical, policy-and-people-driven mindset.
Where can we find these out-of-the-box thinkers in HR? How can we incorporate their creative thinking into our existing models? And what steps can we take to balance the sometimes-competing perspectives required for success?
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How HR can balance priorities is a bit of a theme of this latest edition of HR magazine: our cover story focuses on aligning pension schemes with ESG concerns; another feature questions whether employers have the right balance of gender-focused priorities; news analysis references efforts to square workers’ rights with sustainability at Tata Steel.
We’ve got commentary on hiring older vs younger workers, true LGBTQ+ allyship vs pinkwashing/rainbowwashing and more. When it comes to finding and refining balance, HR’s work is never done.
But as difficult as that work may be, ever-changing global contexts ensure that its importance continues. Keep going, HR; together with peers, and an expanding toolbox, you’re more than capable of rising to the challenges brought to your door.
I’m learning that creative approaches can serve as a springboard to success for open-minded people professionals. And I can hardly write about success without congratulating, again, the staggeringly talented HR Most Influential 2024 listees. Congrats to you all.
Here’s to your success! May the light you shine fuel the positive push we need to keep finding the right balance, and driving the best improvements, in the world of work.
Charissa King is editor of HR magazine.
This article was published in the July/August 2024 edition of HR magazine.
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