In the wake of the “great resignation,” the relevance of effective human resources practices across sectors has never been more critical to consider.
But certain issues have been building for a while now. According to studies done in recent years, almost 30% of job seekers have left a job within the first three months of working, and a concerning 36% of female and 27% of male humanitarian workers experience high levels of emotional exhaustion. As organizations grapple with these challenges, implementing robust HR strategies becomes imperative to not only retain top talent but also foster a thriving and resilient workforce.
Amid the dynamic landscape of HR, success hinges on a set of core principles and evolving skills. As Silvia Märkli, a senior human resources business partner at UN Women, told Devex. “Besides gaining strong foundational knowledge and technical expertise, successful HR professionals need to master interpersonal skills and have a clear commitment to ethical behavior and integrity,” she said.