The document discusses how HR can facilitate a competitive advantage during times of increasing change. It notes that HR's value is often debated and there are complaints about weak business partnering, poor talent recruitment and development, and time-wasting processes. However, human capital is the scarcest resource that can be measured in time, talent, and energy that employees bring. The document advocates that HR must inspire change to remain future-proof and competitive, as industries are increasingly disrupted. It also examines how HR can transform by embracing innovation, using AI to focus on adding real value, and moving from operational roles to initiating strategic actions.