Transferable competencies of HR manager under global socio-economic changes

Anatoliy Kolot,Iryna Varis,Oksana Kravchuk,Halyna Lopushniak,Ivan Ryabokon

doi:10.21511/ppm.20(1).2022.27

Abstract

Accelerated digitalization, uncertainty, rapidly changing work environment, and the spread of remote employment due to quarantine restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to differentiated requirements for HR managers in different sectors of the economy and the need to get quickly adjusted to new working conditions. This implies an increased importance of transferable competencies for HR managers, especially in advancing their flexibility and expanding employment opportunities. That is why the study aims to develop a universal model of transferable competencies of HR managers based on the analysis of global and local trends in demand on the labor market. Furthermore, a methodological approach is used to assess these trends based on behavioral indicators in rapidly changing conditions. The paper used a comparative analysis of the international experience in forming HR competencies and trends in demand on the Ukrainian labor market. The findings highlight the current transferable competencies of HR managers. They included the abilities to communicate effectively, use digital technologies confidently, work in multitasking mode, manage people and projects, effective self-management, and work in a team. The developed model of transferable competencies of HR managers and methodical approach to their assessment based on behavioral indicators provide an opportunity to diagnose the level of their development for effective work of HR managers in a distant mode, opportunities for trans-professionalism, and career growth.

Highlights

IntroductionDigitalization, uncertainty, rapid changes, aging information and knowledge, the need for retraining, and change of business conditions necessitate the formation of new employees’ abilities
The development of professional competencies of modern employees is relevant in technical and transferable skills following the needs of economic activities
The COVID-19 pandemic, digitalization of work processes, and the spread of remote employment have radically transformed the demands to the modern employee, which in turn has changed the models of transferable competencies

Summary

Introduction

Digitalization, uncertainty, rapid changes, aging information and knowledge, the need for retraining, and change of business conditions necessitate the formation of new employees’ abilities. They must quickly re-adjust to current socio-economic conditions to create favorable conditions for changing career paths, which, in turn, emphasizes the importance of transferable skills in changed work environment. The development of professional competencies of modern employees is relevant in technical and transferable skills following the needs of economic activities. Transferable competencies are the least researched in career development and are interpreted as critical general skills in different professional fields and jobs. The ability to identify and develop transferable competencies is one of the most important steps in developing a successful career in today’s environment

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