Competencies – are they dead? Are competencies and how HR (and managers/ professional bodies) often relate to them irrelevant in today's business world? Do we actively ignore true core competencies?I was at a training workshop recently, and the trainer was talking about competencies. He was talking about the fact that the core competencies had changed in that profession. That new course materials were being developed all the time to ensure. We see this is every profession and industry. … [Read more...] about Competencies – are they dead? Or are we ignoring the true 3 core competencies?
Skills and competencies needs in HR to survive in tough economic climates
As the business world gets tough - so does the working environment for HR professionals. In a recent poll () members of the institute answered questions regarding the competencies believed to be most important to establishing the effectiveness and credibility of the HR function in the organisation.The following results were identified as the priorities for HR professionals:Skill/ Competence: ResultEffective management of change 46Strategic thinking 44Business … [Read more...] about Skills and competencies needs in HR to survive in tough economic climates