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Rapid technological advancements, globalisation, shifting workforce demographics, and evolving consumer expectations have transformed the way organisations operate. This has had a huge impact on how organisations need to be led, and in particular every aspect of how an organisation’s workforce should be managed – from attraction to reward, communication to productivity. In short, leaders are no longer expected to simply manage operations, they need to age able to inspire innovation, foster inclusivity, drive sustainability, and navigate unprecedented change with agility and resilience.

A career of almost continuous change has given Harvey Francis - Executive Vice President - People, Communications, Customer Experience, Strategy & Planning, Skanska a business focus throughout his HR work.

Discover how to build a successful career in HR, whether you're starting from scratch or climbing the ranks. Learn about essential experience, qualifications, mentoring, and strategies to reach leadership positions in HR.

Without care and attention, HR professionals can find themselves so busy managing and developing others that they neglect their own ambitions and future.

Simon Kent charts the career paths for HR professionals aiming for the top.