10 Skills You Should Have to Stay Competitive in 2022

Human resource management had evolved over the years. The current work landscape challenges recruiters to keep up with changing business needs and to develop skills to stay competitive in the years ahead, writes Arvin Ramos, Human Resource Management Consultant, Manila Recruitment

Human resource management has gone through a drastic evolution since the introduction of technology and the modern workforce. Back then, the role of HR was pretty straightforward: look for candidates who matched the requirements of a vacancy, have them sign the job offer, then onboard them properly.

And while this is still the core work of recruiters, the current work landscape has diversified and heightened the demands of businesses from their HR personnel. For instance, traditional methods of looking for top candidates won’t cut it anymore, at a time when job seekers now have a lot of opportunities they can come across.

If applicants were at the mercy of hiring managers and companies before, the tables have turned, or are at least reflecting a power balance between the two parties now. Recruiters are challenged to be more dynamic, engaging, and personable so they can win the candidate they want, presenting a great offer and pleasing office culture in the process.

There’s also the case of integrating technology into recruitment, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics. This is a massive part of the evolution of HR, as studies show that 85% of organizationsOpens a new window are expected to task their hiring executives to work with user and entity big data analytics in 2022.

A firm grasp of advanced HR technologies is required to stay competent and efficient—a non-negotiable skill that hiring managers should develop.

To be a hiring manager in this new decade is to adapt to skills that will make you useful at work in the years to come. This also translates to a deeper understanding of what your company needs to thrive in the increasingly hypercompetitive business landscape. Already 70% of HR executivesOpens a new window admit that they need to reskill their workforce to meet the needs of the digital age.

Learn More: Top 5 HR Tech Trends to Look Out in 2020Opens a new window

Here’s a quick overview of some of the skills you need to sharpen to ensure you can help your company adapt to the changes in today’s dynamic work landscape.

• People analytics is the art of combining your intuition and interpersonal skills with figures and data. It’s already the most in-demand skill businesses expect from their HR managers this 2020, so it’s imperative to learn more about this and integrate it in your workflow as soon as possible.
   
• There’s also the art of not losing the human touch. Clear communication, adaptability, and persuasion are excellent, but so is compassion and learning to deal with people who come from different backgrounds.
   
• Luring candidates effectively through the use of recruitment marketing is already becoming a trend. It won’t be long until most businesses adapt to this recruitment model and focus on developing a process that will engage applicants.
   
• As mentioned above, the need to have a grasp on advanced HR tech is another focus of 2022 and beyond. In fact, familiarity with AI is already a much-needed core skill this year for most jobs, as an estimated 5 million jobs will be replaced by automation by the end of 2020. If you don’t keep up, you might not make the cut.
   
• There’s also a need for conflict resolution management that’s fair for everyone involved. When managing employees, no matter what the size, it’s inevitable for some friction to develop between parties. Resolving this as smoothly as possible is another critical skill in the increasingly diverse and dynamic workplace.

In the infographic below, we will detail the abovementioned critical skills to stay competitiveOpens a new window in today’s dynamic work landscape, along with five more. Learn the recruitment style of tomorrow to ensure your business thrives in whichever industry today.

Learn More: A Close Look At Recruitment Trends To Look Out In 2020Opens a new window