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F E A T U R E S
F E A T U R E S
Rather than looking
outward to new hires
for key skills, senior HR
execs should consider
upskilling their teams so
that they're in tune with
emerging technologies,
says Jeremy Shaki of
Lighthouse Labs
Upskilling
HR for
emerging
tech
AT
the beginning of 2020, data
analytics was cited as one of the
top HR trends to look out for in 2020.
Then the pandemic hit, and many HR
teams were forced to shift functions
such as hiring and onboarding, learning
and development and employee engage-
ment online.
In today's work climate, data analytics
is no longer simply beneficial to HR
teams. As more companies move online,
they are relying on analytics for business
insights and team learnings more than
ever, meaning that data analytics is inte-
gral to HR teams' success.
Pandemic preparedness
According to PwC 's 2020 HR
Technology Survey, 72 per cent of HR
leaders either have or will have cloud-
based HR applications in 2020. The
COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized
the necessity of data insight for better
understanding employees and their
needs, measuring sentiment and culture,
FOCUS ON:
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
For many, professional development has taken a backseat
because of the pandemic crisis. But the business case for
investing in education, training and upskilling has grown
that much stronger as leaders recognize that workforce
agility will help them survive and thrive. And the virtual
learning environment has proved itself more than capable at
providing an insightful, interactive experience for learners of
all kinds.
CONTENTS
Upskilling HR teams for emerging tech ...........................................................................................................................
Making the case for career mobility .................................................................................................................................
Embracing online learning for HR ....................................................................................................................................
Career development still matters ....................................................................................................................................
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