The Importance of Human Resources in an Uncertain Future

1. Human Resources Role in
Future Business Challenges
The Next DecadeWill Be Critical
By
ROGER ZUCH
Professional Human Resources Consultant
Another
Great Zuchini
Presentation

2. THE CHALLENGES WHICH MUST BE
CONSIDERED
•AGINGWORKFORCE
•TALENT CRUNCH
•TECHNOLOGY
•COMPLIANCE ISSUES

3. AGINGWORKFORCE
• The Baby BoomGeneration is Retiring
• The Knowledge and Experience Bank is
Dwindling
• The Senior Positions in Organizations,
especially Leadership roles, are BeingVacated
• The Cultural Perception of “Work” is Being
Re-defined

4. TALENT CRUNCH
Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor
WorkforceToday
Boomers Gen X Millennials
Workforce 2025
Boomers Gen X Millennials
50 Million
Fewer
Workers
Available in
2025

5. TECHNOLOGY
• College Grads Expect Employers to be
Tech-Driven (What do you mean I have
to get my hands dirty?)
• Technology Can Require ShortTerm,
High Cost Investment
• The “Paperless” Way of Doing Business
Has Resulted in Information Overload
• Older Generations Resistant – “If it ain’t
broke...” Mentality

6. COMPLIANCE ISSUES
• “I’m from the Government and I’m here to help.”
• ACA and the Future of Healthcare
• Affirmative Action – ReturningVets, Glass Ceiling, ADA, Age Discrimination
• NLRB – Unions Pushing for Comeback
• OSHA – Safety Needs to be First, Not an Afterthought
• FLSA –Who’s an Employee?Who’s Exempt? Equal Pay Practices

7. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
WITHTHE AGINGWORKFORCE
• EasingTransition into Retirement
• Preparing Replacements (Succession Planning/Mentoring)
• Accommodating Disabilities
• Assisting transition to Medicare
• Training in NewTechnology
• RealigningThought Processes Regarding WorkCulture

8. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN
ATTRACTINGTALENT
• Increased Competition forTalent
• Increase Sources and BuildWorking Relationships with
Schools andAgencies
• Focused Internet Searches
• New Generation Expectations re: Compensation/Benefits
• New Level of Expectations RegardingWork Environment
• Opportunities for Learning
• Opportunities for Advancement (Attractive Career Paths)
• Work / Life Balance

9. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN
RETAININGTALENT
• Guard Against Raiders Due to Increased Competition
forTalent
• Recognition / Rewards / Compensation / Bonuses –
Share theWealth
• Performance Management – Individual and Company
• Keep up with Competition’sTechnology
• Opportunities for Growth / Succession Planning
• IncreasedValue of Benefits as Seniority Increases

10. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN A NEW
TECHNOLOGY WORLD
• UseTechnology to Find New Recruits
• Help Employees UseTechnology for
Benefits and Other HR Functions
• Implement andTake Advantage of
Capabilities of a Robust HRIS
• Arrange Classes for “Tech-Challenged”
Employees
• Advise Management of Next Generation
Technological Expectations

11. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN
MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE
• Keep up with Government Alphabet Soup (ACA,
ADA, AA/EEO, OFCCP, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA,
OSHA, etc.
• Work with Agencies and Corporate Attorneys on
Questionable Issues
• Maintain a Bank of Resources onWhere to Get
Answers orAssistance

12. HUMAN RESOURCES:
BUSINESS PARTNERS, NOT JUST PAPER PUSHERS
• HR Needs Awareness on CompanyGoals and
Strategies
• HR’s Input on Strategic Planning Can Be Critical
• HR Personnel Need Freedom to Continue
Education as Professionals
• HR Involvement in Human Resources
Organizations is a Must

13. HUMAN RESOURCES
We’re Here to Help

14. HUMAN RESOURCES ROLE IN FUTURE
BUSINESS CHALLENGES
By
ROGER ZUCH
Professional Human Resources Consultant Another
Great Zuchini
Presentation
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