HR professionals under pressure to upskill amid changing workplace demands

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Generic pix of office workers crossing a traffic junction along Cecil Street in the Central Business District (CBD) during lunchtime on May 09, 2023.

Human resources needs and functions have been changing over the years amid workplace developments.

ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

SINGAPORE - From figuring out hybrid work arrangements to ensuring employees feel their mental well-being is cared for, human resources (HR) professionals have been at the centre of the sea change in work practices in recent years.

Experts told The Straits Times that expectations of HR staff have grown, and they need to learn a host of new skills to keep up with workplace needs.

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