“CHANGES”- hard to implement and even harder to follow.
One such huge change that occurred in our life is COVID- 19 Pandemic. Our lives have turned upside down. It has taught us to be ever ready for sudden changes. It has shown us the new insights of living and working. Long-term implications of this are still unknown. But workforce transformation and the need for digitally enabled jobs will definitely enhance.
The role of HR has already been redefined. I feel now they have to rethink and propose new ways of working. Amol Gupta, The People Leader, India says “Pandemic is shifting how we live and do business and will accelerate the 4th Industrial Revolution – fueled by smart technologies such as AI, BOTs, cloud and mobile computers. Some entirely new roles are going to emerge with the prediction of changes that are going to occur in near future.”
Cognizant, an American multinational corporation has been releasing annual reports on the future of jobs since 2017. This time I came across a very interesting study by Cognizant that states 21 HR Jobs for Future. Cognizant researchers say, “The common thread among all these jobs is making good – at long last – on HR’s promise to connect people and business strategy to the new, exciting and lasting frontiers of the future of work,”.
These future jobs are going to meet the needs of a new workforce shaped by advanced technology.
I would like to share these Futuristic HR jobs that organizations will be looking forward to in near future.
1. HR Data Detective
HR department completely performs a data-driven function. It provides insight and analysis to executives to ensure a high-performance workforce. The biggest obstacle that occurs here is to find clean and accurate data. HR data detective will bridge this gap. He will be the one to gather, compile, and ensure the availability of quality data resulting in lasting results for the whole business.
2. WFH Facilitator
COVID-19 has shifted many organizations to work from home to focus on the health of employees, customers, and communities. Soon when this new normal will be followed in a full-fledged way the need for WFH Facilitator will be a must. He will be the one to make sure that the employees are well equipped with all the required resources and technology. He will have to check, budget, and integrate new digital collaboration tools. The major responsibility of the WFH Facilitator will be to ensure that every remote employee has a strong sense of belongingness with the organization.
3. Head of Business Behavior
Understanding employee behavior is a challenging task. The adoption of sensors and biometric technology in the workplace has made this easier. Behavioral data includes performance data, emotional data, and interaction data. The role of Head of Business Behavior will be maintaining the trust, satisfaction, and motivation of the workforce. He will analyze these data and work on improving employee engagement, productivity, and wellbeing.
4. Strategic HR Business Continuity Director
This pandemic is an eye-opener for all the organizations and HRs. How much are we prepared for such kind of uncertainties? Strategic HR Business Continuity Director will be working on business continuity planning and corporate security. He will mitigate incidents that may disrupt the smooth functioning of business and how to cut its impact on employees.
5. Algorithm Bias Auditor
The algorithm in any business must be 100% ethical as it is the key to commercial competitive advantage. The major role of Algorithm Bias Auditor will be to conduct a methodological and rigorous investigation into every algorithm across every business unit in the organization.
6. Second-Act Coach
There has been a lot of reshuffling in the workforce post-COVID-19. The aim of every organization must be not to lose a single employee. This job is to support employees who are making career moves. The role of Second-act Coach will be in four stages:-
· Awaken – support individuals to become more self-aware.
· Define – translate CVs into intricate and intuitive skills.
· Match – match employees with opportunities.
· Prepare – settling safe and productive offices.
Through these four stages, the Second act Coach will redefine the work for employees.
7. Uni4Life Coordinator
Uni4Life AI technology collects data on lifelong learners. Uni4Life Coordinator should be passionate about learning and continuously acquiring skills. He will guide lifelong learners towards the most relevant and best programs for individual needs.
8. Chatbot and Human Facilitator
The new frontier for commuting in 2020 is Voice. The combination of Chatbot and Human Facilitator will help in better digital employee engagement. These virtual agents will be emotionally intelligent and sense situational frustration. It will also improve task completion and optimize work with virtual assistants.
9. Gig Economy Manager
When the Gig economy works internally employees are free to shift their roles, projects, or teams twice a year. This improves employee retention. The main responsibilities of the Gig Economy Manager will be recommendations for platform improvement, new feature creation, personal values, ambitious and motivators’ component to improve job and role matchmaking jobs.
10. Human Bias officer
The responsibility here is to mitigate bias within all business functions. He will ensure that employees are treated fairly regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, age, culture, or economic status.
11. Future of Work leader
The role of this person will be to bridge the gap between corporate strategy and HR functions. It will drive the future of work analysis and enabling next-generation skills. It will also include extensive interaction with senior executives, clients, and prospects to better understand their future.
12. Human-Machine Teaming manager
This is a complete human-machine collaboration task. Human-Machine Teaming Manager will develop an interaction system through which machines and humans communicate their interests, capabilities, and goals. Creating augmented hybrid teams that generate better business outcomes will be its end result.
13. Workplace Environmental Architect
This job profile includes creating a happy and healthy workplace for all stakeholders. The buildings must be designed in such a way that connects occupants with the natural world. Not only the infrastructure but the Workplace Environment Architect will nurture wellness habits at the workplace among employees. Its a measure of the company’s holistic approach to health and wellness.
14. Chief Climate Response Leader
The role here is to champion the organization’s leadership position in building a sustainable strategy and communicating to employees, candidates, and the general public. Gathering data on climate change will be done by him. The latest technologies will be used to monitor candidates, employee questions, and suggest actions.
15. Director of Well- Being
Here the role will be to keep the employees productive, healthy, and engaged. Employees will be more connected and active. This will inspire a culture that is more honest and open. He will be taking care of fitness commitment, financial wellness, and provide employees with tangible resources and tools as per their need. Its complete focus will be on the physical, emotional, spiritual wellbeing of the organization as a whole.
16. Chief Purpose Planner
The Chief Purpose Planner has to master a corporate brief and use social channels to help clients build, manage, maintain their purpose in mind. He has to work as a communication catalyst across a client’s company. The need of this role understands consumer ethics and active involvement in social causes.
17. Human Network Analyst
The role of the Human Network Analyst will be to use artificial intelligence and data analytics to visualize human working relationships. In simple words, it is how people come together to get the job done. They will work collaboratively with the wide HR Team.
18. Employee Enablement Coach
Here the coach will be serving as an advisor in identifying the workplace and life space needs and desires. This will contribute to engaged and productive employees. This requires strong collaboration and influencing skills.
19. VR Immersion Counselor
The task of the VR Immersion Counselor is to help the HR department design, facilitate, personalize, the best workforce training in virtual reality. It is a very successful tool in shaping the future of how people learn and train. It will foster genuine empathy for fellow co-workers.
20. Distraction Prevention Coach
Smartphone obsession, who doesn’t have that? Technology is very essential until it does not break a mental flow. The role of the Distraction prevention coach will be to turn the tide of smartphones. This will help them rediscover themselves as healthiest and most productive. He will teach them to manage stress. He will also manage other distractions that interrupt employees' work.
21. Genetic Diversity Officer
The role of the Generic Diversity officer is to facilitate the profitability and productivity of the organization while fostering generic inclusion. It has to operate within legislative guidelines. He along with the company has to design norms for genetically enhance the workforce.
Inference
Now with the rapid changes occurring, it is quite clear that companies cannot operate the way they were operating in past. The role defined above will surely sooner or later be a part of most of the organizations. These will bring out new insights into the business. As a result of these new HR jobs, the flow of work will become very smooth.
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