2024 Top Priorities in HR Survey

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* 1. How many employees work at your company?

1-149

150-499

500-4999

5000+

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* 2. What is your company's approximate revenue?

$5M - $35M

$36M - $100M

$101M - $500M

$501M - $1B

$1B+

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* 3. What level best describes your role in your organization?

Individual Contributor (in HR)

Middle Management (in HR)

Middle Management (outside HR)

Executive/C-Suite (in HR)

Executive/C-Suite (outside HR)

None of the above

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* 4. How many people are in your HR Department?

1-2

3-5

6-10

11-24

25+

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* 5. Which of the following people-related business challenges are hindering the growth of your organization? (Select all that apply)

Managing Remote and Hybrid Work Dynamics

Overcoming the Skills Gap and Upskilling/Reskilling the Workforce

Providing Employee Well-Being and Mental Health

Managing Multigenerational Differences

Developing Leadership Skills and Capability

Ensuring Workforce Inclusion and Belonging

Recruiting Top Talent

Driving Employee Engagement

Aligning People & Business Strategy

Creating Career Pathways for Employees

Developing Talent and Succession Bench for Key Roles

Building High Performance Teams

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please indicate the FIVE most important behavioral competencies that HR needs to develop in order to support the growth and success of your business for the next year. (For more information on the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge click here).

	1 - Most important	2	3	4	5
HR Leadership & Navigation (aligning with organization's strategy and vision)	HR Leadership & Navigation (aligning with organization's strategy and vision) 1 - Most important	HR Leadership & Navigation (aligning with organization's strategy and vision) 2	HR Leadership & Navigation (aligning with organization's strategy and vision) 3	HR Leadership & Navigation (aligning with organization's strategy and vision) 4	HR Leadership & Navigation (aligning with organization's strategy and vision) 5
Ethical Practice (personal and professional integrity)	Ethical Practice (personal and professional integrity) 1 - Most important	Ethical Practice (personal and professional integrity) 2	Ethical Practice (personal and professional integrity) 3	Ethical Practice (personal and professional integrity) 4	Ethical Practice (personal and professional integrity) 5
Business Acumen (business awareness, analysis, and alignment)	Business Acumen (business awareness, analysis, and alignment) 1 - Most important	Business Acumen (business awareness, analysis, and alignment) 2	Business Acumen (business awareness, analysis, and alignment) 3	Business Acumen (business awareness, analysis, and alignment) 4	Business Acumen (business awareness, analysis, and alignment) 5
Consultation (designing and advising on HR solutions, change management)	Consultation (designing and advising on HR solutions, change management) 1 - Most important	Consultation (designing and advising on HR solutions, change management) 2	Consultation (designing and advising on HR solutions, change management) 3	Consultation (designing and advising on HR solutions, change management) 4	Consultation (designing and advising on HR solutions, change management) 5
Analytical Aptitude (using data for evidence-based decision-making)	Analytical Aptitude (using data for evidence-based decision-making) 1 - Most important	Analytical Aptitude (using data for evidence-based decision-making) 2	Analytical Aptitude (using data for evidence-based decision-making) 3	Analytical Aptitude (using data for evidence-based decision-making) 4	Analytical Aptitude (using data for evidence-based decision-making) 5
Relationship Management (teamwork and conflict management)	Relationship Management (teamwork and conflict management) 1 - Most important	Relationship Management (teamwork and conflict management) 2	Relationship Management (teamwork and conflict management) 3	Relationship Management (teamwork and conflict management) 4	Relationship Management (teamwork and conflict management) 5
Global Mindset (operating in and advocating for a culturally diverse workplace)	Global Mindset (operating in and advocating for a culturally diverse workplace) 1 - Most important	Global Mindset (operating in and advocating for a culturally diverse workplace) 2	Global Mindset (operating in and advocating for a culturally diverse workplace) 3	Global Mindset (operating in and advocating for a culturally diverse workplace) 4	Global Mindset (operating in and advocating for a culturally diverse workplace) 5
Communication (listening and delivering messages throughout organization)	Communication (listening and delivering messages throughout organization) 1 - Most important	Communication (listening and delivering messages throughout organization) 2	Communication (listening and delivering messages throughout organization) 3	Communication (listening and delivering messages throughout organization) 4	Communication (listening and delivering messages throughout organization) 5
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (creating the DEI culture and ensuring effectiveness)	Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (creating the DEI culture and ensuring effectiveness) 1 - Most important	Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (creating the DEI culture and ensuring effectiveness) 2	Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (creating the DEI culture and ensuring effectiveness) 3	Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (creating the DEI culture and ensuring effectiveness) 4	Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (creating the DEI culture and ensuring effectiveness) 5

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please explain your answer to question 6: What exactly are you concerned about? (OPTIONAL)

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* 8. Please indicate the FIVE most important areas of HR that will support the growth and success of your business for the next year in order.

	1 - Most important	2	3	4	5
Talent Acquisition	Talent Acquisition 1 - Most important	Talent Acquisition 2	Talent Acquisition 3	Talent Acquisition 4	Talent Acquisition 5
HR Strategy	HR Strategy 1 - Most important	HR Strategy 2	HR Strategy 3	HR Strategy 4	HR Strategy 5
Employee Engagement & Retention	Employee Engagement & Retention 1 - Most important	Employee Engagement & Retention 2	Employee Engagement & Retention 3	Employee Engagement & Retention 4	Employee Engagement & Retention 5
Total Rewards	Total Rewards 1 - Most important	Total Rewards 2	Total Rewards 3	Total Rewards 4	Total Rewards 5
Structure of the HR Function	Structure of the HR Function 1 - Most important	Structure of the HR Function 2	Structure of the HR Function 3	Structure of the HR Function 4	Structure of the HR Function 5
Organizational Effectiveness & Development	Organizational Effectiveness & Development 1 - Most important	Organizational Effectiveness & Development 2	Organizational Effectiveness & Development 3	Organizational Effectiveness & Development 4	Organizational Effectiveness & Development 5
Learning & Development	Learning & Development 1 - Most important	Learning & Development 2	Learning & Development 3	Learning & Development 4	Learning & Development 5
Employee & Labor Relations	Employee & Labor Relations 1 - Most important	Employee & Labor Relations 2	Employee & Labor Relations 3	Employee & Labor Relations 4	Employee & Labor Relations 5
Workforce Management	Workforce Management 1 - Most important	Workforce Management 2	Workforce Management 3	Workforce Management 4	Workforce Management 5
Managing a Global Workforce	Managing a Global Workforce 1 - Most important	Managing a Global Workforce 2	Managing a Global Workforce 3	Managing a Global Workforce 4	Managing a Global Workforce 5
U.S. Employment Law & Regulations	U.S. Employment Law & Regulations 1 - Most important	U.S. Employment Law & Regulations 2	U.S. Employment Law & Regulations 3	U.S. Employment Law & Regulations 4	U.S. Employment Law & Regulations 5
Technology Management	Technology Management 1 - Most important	Technology Management 2	Technology Management 3	Technology Management 4	Technology Management 5
Risk Management	Risk Management 1 - Most important	Risk Management 2	Risk Management 3	Risk Management 4	Risk Management 5
Corporate Social Responsibility	Corporate Social Responsibility 1 - Most important	Corporate Social Responsibility 2	Corporate Social Responsibility 3	Corporate Social Responsibility 4	Corporate Social Responsibility 5

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please explain your answer to question 8: What exactly are you concerned about? (OPTIONAL)

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* 10. Which of the following would best help you address your workplace challenges? Choose all that apply. (OPTIONAL)

A personal coach to talk through issues with 1-on-1

An HR mastermind group to share concerns and ideas

Online training

Classroom training

A project consultant to help implement a program

A conference just for small business HR

A fractional HR consultant on an ongoing basis

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Thank you for your time! If you would like a complimentary copy of the survey results, please provide your email and work information here. (OPTIONAL)

Full Name