As we all adjust to the New Normal, HR leaders face a unique set of human resource management challenges in a post-pandemic world. From navigating the ever-evolving regulations to retaining employees, now more than ever, they need to be prepared to face these HR challenges head on. We’ve asked HR leaders across the globe about the most significant problems they have encountered and the smartest ways to tackle them and build a brighter future for their employees. Here are 7 HR challenges in HR management and how to overcome them: Rapidly Adapting to Completely Remote Working Practices Fulfilling Hybrid Staffing Requirements Ensuring the Health and Safety of Employees Supporting Employees' Mental Health Staying Flexible Recruiting and Retaining Employees Keeping Employees Engaged Rapidly Adapting to Completely Remote Working Practices HR teams are having to rapidly adapt to completely remote working practices or risk being left behind in what is now viewed as pre-pandemic workplace procedures. Establishing a remote working setup brings its own set of challenges for any team; however, this is something that needs to be at least explored to ensure that you're meeting hiring demands for an ever-changing world of work. Wendy Makinson, HR Manager, Joloda Hydraroll Fulfilling Hybrid Staffing Requirements HR teams are having to rapidly adapt to growing remote and hybrid staffing requirements, and procedures must be in place to not only provide these options for employees but also improve upon current hybrid and remote working procedures as requirements, such as remote training continue to develop. Tracey Beveridge, HR Director, Personnel Checks Ensuring the Health and Safety of Employees The biggest challenge faced by HR managers in a post-pandemic world is ensuring the health, safety, and security of their employees. For instance, a less-common challenge they may face is formulating new workplace policies that reflect dynamic and fluid working conditions where remote work can become the norm. This means HR managers must ensure sufficient communication between teams to maintain an environment of trust, understanding, and collaboration to avoid disrupting the productivity of the organization. Moreover, they must expect changes in technology needs and cultural shifts in employee values so that not only are employee expectations understood, but company policies are clear and up-to-date. Grace He, People and Culture Director, TeamBuilding Supporting Employees' Mental Health It's no secret that the pandemic has made things tough for HR managers. One of the biggest challenges they're facing now is figuring out how to support employees' mental health in a world that feels more uncertain than ever before. That means trying to help people find a balance between work and life and giving them flexibility in their schedules. In a post-pandemic world, implementing proactive strategies is crucial. For example, providing more comprehensive hea