The Evolution of HR From Hiring to Influence

The Evolution of HR From Hiring to Influence

HR Leaders Lounge · 2025-03-25

HR’s Role Is Evolving But Is It Losing Power?

HR isn’t just about hiring anymore, but as the role expands, is HR losing its real influence? Today in the HR Leaders Lounge, we dive into how HR has shifted from personnel management to a strategic powerhouse, why employees trust HR more (or less) than ever, and whether stepping into the C-suite actually hurts HR’s impact.

In This Episode:
- The surprising reason younger employees trust HR more than older generations.
- Why HR’s move into leadership could be a double-edged sword.
- Who’s REALLY responsible for employee retention? (Hint: It’s not HR.)
- How HR can break free from the “principal’s office” reputation.

Plus: Tough conversations, fresh insights, and the unexpected HR superpower that no one talks about.

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