Beyond people skills: What employers actually want from modern HR professionals?
HR roles have become more complex as a result of technological changes. Digitalization, data-driven operations, a globalized work environment, and continuous organizational adaptation have brought about new competency requirements. Dr. Nóra Hegyi-Halmos, assistant professor at ELTE PPK, summarizes their recent research, which examined this change through an analysis of domestic online job postings.
What exactly are employers looking for in today's HR professionals? A new study examines the shifting expectations through a comprehensive analysis of online job advertisements.
For decades, Human Resources was viewed through a narrow lens: a mix of intuitive people skills, strong communication, and administrative precision. While these traits remain foundational, the rapid evolution of the labor market has fundamentally transformed the HR function. Driven by digitalization,...