The future of HR (Graphic by Chris Nicholls)

As the world of work becomes more complicated, the role of the Human Resources professional has expanded and evolved. Much like workers in many of today's professions, the skills and qualities required to be successful look nothing like they did 10 or 20 years ago. Today's HR professionals, representing what is increasingly recognized as a company's most valuable asset, must know how to talk the language of the C-suite. They must also know how to deftly navigate human capital management platforms, payroll issues, benefits administration, and so much more. And, of course, there's the not-so-simple matter of employee recruitment and engagement.

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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.