Article Gold Open Access 2022

Transferable competencies of HR manager under global socio-economic changes

Problems and Perspectives in Management
Journal · Vol. 20 · Issue 1 · pp. 322-341
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. © 2022 LLC CPC Business Perspectives. All rights reserved.

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Human Resource Management Transferable skills HR competency model HR manager transferable competencies

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Department of Socioeconomics and Personnel Management, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Kyiv, Ukraine
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