The Future Of HR? It’s Getting Back Into The People Business

I often get asked what are the big trends I see today in HR, and I found myself getting asked that question a lot at the 65th SHRM Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago. There is a non-stop push for more rules and regulations, social media is becoming a huge factor in the workplace, the debate over the future of HR — where it is going and what its proper role and focus should be.