Human resource professionals at small and mid-sized organizations have a lot on their plate over the next five years, according to Paycor's HR Trendcast report, "What will HR look like in 2022?"

"HR leaders feel optimistic about the direction of their business in 2018 and employee morale is high, but two big challenges—finding the right people and keeping them motivated—will keep HR busy," the authors write.

What else does HR worry about? Harris Poll surveyed more than 500 HR professionals and C-suite executives within small and mid-sized organizations on behalf of Paycor, and found that nearly 45 percent say recruiting and retention; 30 percent say developing talent; 28 percent say managing the skills gap; 28 percent say managing workplace conflict; and 26 percent say managing the multi generational workforce.

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Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.