The Future of HRM

Top Trends Affecting the Workplace and the HR Profession According to SHRM Special Expertise Panels. Emerging trends have defined and affected the future of HRM in terms of competencies, demographics, and practices. Some of the emerging trends in HRM include globalization, generational diversity, skills gap, sustainability, technology, social media, big data, and legislation. Select one of the emerging trends above and discuss the effect on managers and HR professionals (functions and practices), talent acquisition (recruiting, developing, and retaining employees), and performance management (training and development).