What do you believe to be the most prominent human resource trend of the year? Have you yet embraced it?
"I have seen a lot of resources online lately regarding 'finwelltech' solutions for employees. This term refers to financial wellness technology and how a company can assist with the financial wellness of its employees. These tools offer micro-savings, financial planning, retirement planning, 401K, investments, debt, and even mortgage management. I agree that when an employee feels financially healthy, they will perform better in the workplace, so this is a fascinating topic to me."
"With the events across the nation and world that have happened over the course of the last couple of years, I know that HR professionals really now have a focus on eliminating racism in the workplace and eliminating bias when it comes to hiring and promotion decisions. I'd love to be part of this movement with your organization as the subject is very near and dear to my heart."
The HR industry is ever-changing, with trends in technology, appropriate workplace communication, and social issues. The interviewer would like to see that you remain on top of prevailing trends and topics in the industry, ensuring that your knowledge and approach are consistently relevant. Share with the interviewer what you believe to be the hottest topic or trend in human resources this year. As well, be sure to show an interest in this trend by talking about why it is so important to the success of HR professionals and this organization.
"I recently read a Forbes article addressing how companies should be looking at streamlining HR operations with artificial intelligence. I believe that companies who ignore the inevitable AI trends will quickly fall behind. Actions could include blind hiring solutions through machine learning as a service (MLaaS) or further intelligence within applicant tracking systems (ATS). AI is the future of many industries as a whole, and I truly believe that it can be a great tool in the HR world."
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Anonymous Answer
Online learning - yes and no. Not all credentials required for accreditation are available online or by distance education.
Cafeteria-style benefits - none of the companies I have worked with has adapted this style
Work from home or flex work schedules - yes, with professional services
Rachelle's Feedback
These are ongoing trends in HR, and your response will show the interviewer that you are in the know when it comes to these shifts in your industry.
Anonymous Answer
Determining the future of work after COVID-19 seems to be one of the biggest trends in the industry currently. COVID has allowed us to progress to a remote work model much faster than would have been possible before. In this transition, there have been many workplace issues that we are still working through. I have embraced the view that we will go mostly remote after COVID with some in-office time, and I believe we are almost at the place we need to be to make our department functional in this model.
Rachelle's Feedback
It's apparent that you are well-versed in the latest happenings of 2020 and how COVID has impacted the current and future work landscape. When expressing these beliefs ("we are almost at the place we need to be to make our department functional in this model"), are you referring to your current company or the hiring company? Some clarity may be required at the end of your response.
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