Many HR professionals want to advance their career to the highest levels - to become HR directors. Even though not many positions of HR directors are available, they should not get discouraged from working on themselves and improving their knowledge and skills. Three tips which skills to focus on primarily were summed up on hrnewsdaily.com.
Learn to think more strategically
Human resources must be able to think critically about the consequences of their decisions on their company's results. Focus on how to achieve a competitive advantage through a strategic thinking process which will include analyses of environment, competencies, strengths and weaknesses, competition, etc.
Develop your communication skills
In addition to speaking in front of people and writing reports, every HR professional should also be able to listen. Without feedback from employees, he can only guess what they expect from the company. He should also follow current trends in internal communication at least in the the company's industry.
Strengthen your professional integrity
Only a trusted HR professional who behaves ethically in every situation can create authentic relationships with others based on mutual respect. To achieve this, it is is necessary to follow and understand the economic, political, financial, and other factors affecting the success of the company.
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