{"id":89957,"date":"2023-03-27T00:44:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T07:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/?p=89957"},"modified":"2023-09-12T10:02:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T17:02:57","slug":"hrm-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/hrm-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing HR Impact: Your Strategic HRM Plan Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-contrasted htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">What is a strategic HRM plan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-why-do-organizations-need-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">Why do organizations need a strategic HRM plan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-4-benefits-of-strategic-hrm-planning\">4 benefits of strategic HRM planning<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-stronger-employee-engagement\">Stronger employee engagement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-increased-manager-efficiency\">Increased manager efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-better-alignment-between-hr-and-business-goals\">Better alignment between HR and business goals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-greater-business-impact\">Greater business impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-8-key-elements-of-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">8 key elements of a strategic HRM plan<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-mission-vision-and-values-statement\">Mission, vision, and values statement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-workforce-analysis\">Workforce analysis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-skills-inventory\">Skills inventory<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-job-analysis-and-design\">Job analysis and design<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-employee-engagement-and-communication\">Employee engagement and communication<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-performance-management\">Performance management<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-training-and-development\">Training and development<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-succession-planning\">Succession planning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-4-steps-for-strategic-hrm-planning\">4 steps for strategic HRM planning<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-define-hr-objectives-and-align-with-business-goals\">Define HR objectives and align with business goals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-analyze-current-hr-practices-and-processes\">Analyze current HR practices and processes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-identify-areas-for-improvement-and-implement-changes\">Identify areas for improvement and implement changes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-monitor-and-evaluate-the-impact-of-your-strategic-hrm-plan\">Monitor and evaluate the impact of your strategic HRM plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-the-future-of-strategic-hrm-planning\">The future of strategic HRM planning<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-amplify-hr-s-value-with-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">Amplify HR\u2019s value with a strategic HRM plan&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s HR leaders are under tremendous pressure to optimize their workforces for today\u2019s demands while building agility for the future. To bring this new model to life, you need a strategic HRM plan that outlines how people will find their full potential within your organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hr.com\/en\/resources\/free_research_white_papers\/the-future-of-work-2025_ldv8upjx.html\">recent report from the HR Research Institute<\/a>, only 8% of business leaders strongly agree that their workforce and business are prepared to adapt to changing work trends, while 42% don\u2019t agree at all. Preparing your workforce to meet business needs today and in the future requires more strategic use of your talent resources \u2014 and a modern HRM plan can help you get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about what a comprehensive strategic HRM plan looks like, the benefits of a modern one, and steps to take to strengthen yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">What is a strategic HRM plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A strategic HRM plan is a comprehensive document outlining an organization&#8217;s HR goals, objectives, and strategies. Such a plan compares business goals against the people resources needed to accomplish them, including the skills, abilities, traits, talents, and competencies housed within your workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan should include a detailed overview of the organization&#8217;s HR goals and how they link to business objectives. It should also analyze the current environment, review applicable policies and procedures, and offer a road map for implementing and managing HRM initiatives. Additionally, the plan should address how the organization will measure and track progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic HRM planning lives at a higher level than operational HR planning, which takes a more tactical approach. Strategic HRM planning sets aspirational, ambitious goals based on the company\u2019s vision. Generally, a strategic HRM plan guides operational HR planning, which builds the long-term plan into daily operations and processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-organizations-need-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">Why do organizations need a strategic HRM plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A strategic HRM plan details the resources needed by the business \u2014 including by departments and teams \u2014 to achieve objectives. It also specifies what actions to take to identify and fill gaps. Without an HRM plan, an organization might begin an ambitious project only to discover halfway through that the workforce doesn\u2019t have the skills needed to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, an HRM plan helps businesses understand what human resources they have and how to maximize their value. These plans balance available resources against demand and factor in upcoming initiatives and goals to ensure the right skills, abilities, and competencies are available when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-benefits-of-strategic-hrm-planning\">4 benefits of strategic HRM planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HRM planning provides a line of sight into your workforce&#8217;s strengths and weaknesses and outlines your plans to sustainably develop your people in line with business objectives. Strategically deploying people where they\u2019ll have the greatest impact produces several benefits for the workforce and the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stronger-employee-engagement\"><strong>Stronger employee engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic HRM planning improves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/how-to-increase-employee-engagement-and-retention\/\">employee engagement<\/a> by creating an inherently motivating environment for employees. When all projects and teams are adequately staffed, and people have the skills and abilities they need to succeed, they work more effectively. Doing better work helps employees feel a greater sense of progress and satisfaction, which often drives higher engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective strategic HRM plan takes each employee\u2019s strongest skills into account. To maximize value, it places workers in situations where they do their best work, which can be especially motivating. Moreover, people tend to enjoy doing work they\u2019re good at, which supports higher employee satisfaction and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increased-manager-efficiency\"><strong>Increased manager efficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic HRM planning can make a manager\u2019s job easier by matching people\u2019s skill sets with job assignments that make sense. A strong job fit helps people contribute to the team\u2019s goals. When everyone is engaged and empowered to do their best work, the entire team\u2019s efficiency increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strategic HRM plan also serves as a tool for training managers to learn to allocate their team resources more effectively. By seeing the skills, abilities, and competencies available on their team, managers learn how to delegate tasks effectively over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-better-alignment-between-hr-and-business-goals\"><strong>Better alignment between HR and business goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic HRM planning is a living example of how the HR teams\u2019 goals connect with business goals. These plans demonstrate how you\u2019ll overcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/8-of-the-biggest-challenges-for-hr\/\">HR challenges<\/a> while keeping strategic goals top of mind. They outline how HR leaders will deploy people resources strategically to best support what the business wants to accomplish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If one of your business goals is to improve product quality, for example, your HRM plan may include developing a new training program for product testers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-greater-business-impact\"><strong>Greater business impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic HRM planning helps HR leaders (and other executives) more easily grasp the landscape \u200cof the organization\u2019s available people resources. This knowledge informs decisions around reallocating talent, improving operational efficiency, and increasing customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-1-980x555.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-1-480x272.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-key-elements-of-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">8 key elements of a strategic HRM plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every strategic HRM plan differs based on the needs of the business. As you create a strategic HR plan, consider these eight essential elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mission-vision-and-values-statement\"><strong>Mission, vision, and values statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your organization\u2019s mission statement provides a framework for decision-making and goal-setting. Your vision statement states long-term goals at a high level and can be a guide for setting objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These statements provide a North Star for HRM planning. For example, your mission and vision statement should already inform how you recruit, train, and build company culture. By looking at them through a strategic lens, these statements help you identify the skills, values, and traits you need to achieve business goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-workforce-analysis\"><strong>Workforce analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A workforce analysis is a crucial exercise for understanding your current state. Going through this process means looking at the existing workforce&#8217;s skills, knowledge, and experience and the projected business needs. The analysis helps identify gaps between current and future workforce requirements and guides recruitment, training, retention, and succession planning decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipped with this information, you can make more informed decisions about allocating resources in the near and long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skills-inventory\"><strong>Skills inventory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skills inventories allow you to identify and assess workforce competencies, providing a better understanding of your human resources. Use this information to develop strategies tailored to the strengths and weaknesses of your workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the skills inventory reveals a lack of technical expertise in a certain area, you can create training programs to fill the gap or emphasize hiring people with this skill set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-job-analysis-and-design\"><strong>Job analysis and design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Job analysis exercises affect strategic HRM planning by providing valuable information about organizational staffing. This process identifies each job&#8217;s duties, tasks, responsibilities, and required skills and knowledge. When HR leaders understand job architectures, they can properly update job descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employee-engagement-and-communication\"><strong>Employee engagement and communication<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any strategy, an HRM plan needs to be communicated to managers and front-line employees. Make sure they understand their responsibilities and the potential benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some employees might worry that an HRM plan reduces their value to what the business can get from them. But\u200c strategic HRM planning allows team members to exercise their strongest talents and develop new ones. Emphasize communication that explains how HRM planning helps employees reach their full potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-management\"><strong>Performance management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/performance-management\/\">Performance management<\/a> is a framework for aligning individual goals and objectives with those of the organization. This provides strategic value by guaranteeing that everyone in the company is working to achieve aligned goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data gathered from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/product\/performance-management-software\/\">performance management software<\/a> and processes helps HR identify skill gaps, evaluate workforce performance and career aspirations, and gauge progress toward goals. You can use this data to refine existing goals and inform performance improvement plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-training-and-development\"><strong>Training and development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Training and employee development are important components of a strategic HRM plan. Training keeps employees up to date with the latest industry trends, technology, and procedures, which improves operations and efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/employee-development-plan-examples\/\">Employee development<\/a> is more strategic \u2014 increasing employee skills and expertise for the long term. This approach helps team members explore their career path, including the education they need to advance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-succession-planning\"><strong>Succession planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Succession planning is the process of identifying and developing potential leaders to fill critical positions. Strategic HRM planning recognizes this importance by identifying what roles are most important to fill quickly \u2014 and which roles are at risk of not having a successor ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Succession plans help companies ensure that internal candidates can fill any key vacancy with the skills and knowledge to maintain business continuity and achieve strategic objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-2-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-2-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-2-980x555.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-2-480x272.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-steps-for-strategic-hrm-planning\">4 steps for strategic HRM planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any HR initiative, you need a sound approach. Here are four steps for creating an HRM plan, with examples, at your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-define-hr-objectives-and-align-with-business-goals\"><strong>Define HR objectives and align with business goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The HRM plan always takes its cue from the larger business plan. To create a strategic HRM plan, start by evaluating the organization&#8217;s goals and objectives. Next, assess the results of your workforce analysis and skills inventory and compare them against the needs of the business plan. Identify places where resources are low, and draw up plans to close the gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work with executive-level peers to identify HR-specific needs that will help them execute the business plan. At this stage, flag any strategic actions the organization lacks the resources to accomplish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your HRM plan, for example, comes into play if the chief risk officer wants to adopt new risk management software within the quarter. You might push back against such a tight timeline if you lack the capacity to gain buy-in, communicate the transition plan, and train people on new processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distill your HR objectives into a measurable, achievable HRM plan. Break down the plan\u2019s goals into objectives and key results, and assign accountability and ownership for each smaller objective to ensure they\u2019re accomplished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-analyze-current-hr-practices-and-processes\"><strong>Analyze current HR practices and processes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t assume your existing processes make sense for tomorrow\u2019s business goals. Start by evaluating HR policies, procedures, and systems. Are they the right fit for producing the outcomes you need? How could they be improved, refined, or redefined?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the business is focused on long-term continuity, for example, it needs a more resilient workforce. For HR leaders, that means they might look at the organization\u2019s traditionally linear career paths. They might discover knowledge silos and higher turnover among employees who don\u2019t see a path upward. A strategic HRM plan that emphasizes open and lateral career paths can break down silos so everyone has better visibility into other parts of the business and help employees see a future within the organization \u2014 both of which contribute to business continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-areas-for-improvement-and-implement-changes\"><strong>Identify areas for improvement and implement changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important steps of HRM planning is plotting the actions you\u2019ll take to close resource gaps. Doing so often requires changing processes or workflows. Include a timeline for implementing changes and a detailed budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a business traditionally hires contractors where your workforce lacks the requisite skill sets. But as the business evolves, you see an opportunity to build out those capabilities in-house \u2014 either by upskilling employees or hiring from the outside. A strategic HRM plan lays out the reasoning for this shift in spending, hiring, and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monitor-and-evaluate-the-impact-of-your-strategic-hrm-plan\"><strong>Monitor and evaluate the impact of your strategic HRM plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All strategic HR plans need to be monitored. If the plan isn\u2019t progressing or doing so quickly enough, take a step back to assess why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the HRM plan intended to fill skills gaps through external recruiting and hiring. But if those skills aren\u2019t readily available or come at a premium cost, you might have to pivot to internal skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-3-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-3-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-3-980x555.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Maximizing-HR-Impact-SEO-Blog-Internal-3-480x272.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-future-of-strategic-hrm-planning\">The future of strategic HRM planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of strategic HRM planning increasingly intersects with technology, analytics, and data. Companies want data-driven approaches to everything in business, including talent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation and artificial intelligence are already commonplace in transactional areas of HR, such as recruitment, training, and onboarding. These technologies will gain ground in more strategic areas, such as interpreting key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/hr-metrics\/\">HR metrics<\/a>. The more you understand your HR data, the more effectively you can deploy talent to support the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are also looking for a more holistic approach to HR management and greater emphasis on employee engagement and well-being. Employees are reprioritizing their responsibilities, increasingly demanding flexibility and better benefits. Strategic HRM plans need to respond to these trends, both in terms of organizational design and the allocation of people resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amplify-hr-s-value-with-a-strategic-hrm-plan\">Amplify HR\u2019s value with a strategic HRM plan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of having a strategic HRM plan can&#8217;t be overstated. Proactive resource planning by HR leaders ensures that the business has the skills, abilities, and competencies needed to achieve strategic objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR leaders increasingly have a seat at the table. Your HRM plan is how you showcase your value, build a successful and sustainable workforce, and help the organization reap the rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-post-resource-cta-74gAX align  wp-block-lazyblock-post-resource-cta\"><div class=\"custom-post-resource-box\" style=\"background:url('https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Performance-Software-Innovations-Shaping-2023-BG-Image-1200x680-1.jpg;') no-repeat center;background-color:;box-shadow: 0px 0px 18px -5px ;background-color:\">\n  <div class=\"custom-box-heading\" style=\"max-width:500%;\"><p style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:36px\">Want to learn more about strategic HR?<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"custom-box-cta\" style=\"\"><a class=\"et_pb_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betterworks.com\/magazine\/hr-trends\" style=\"color:#008AAB;background-color:#ffffff;\">Check out these 5 HR trends predicted for 2023<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s HR leaders are under tremendous pressure to optimize their workforces for today\u2019s demands while building agility for the future. 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