Today’s Shifting Priorities for an HR Department of One | Honest HR

What’s behind the changing priorities for an HR department of one in 2025? Jennifer Currence, senior partner at HR Soul Consulting, joins host Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to break down the results of her annual survey of small business HR professionals. She reveals why organizational effectiveness surged to the top of the list, how business acumen is becoming essential for HR pros, and what’s driving shifts in engagement and leadership priorities. Tune in for actionable advice on strengthening relationships across the business, starting change initiatives, and making an immediate impact with limited resources. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r Subscribe to our channel: https://shrm.co/0l0tt5 SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org. Advance your career and build better workplaces with SHRM. Become a SHRM Member: https://shrm.co/j5l2ol Attend a SHRM Event: https://shrm.co/jn2yj0 Get SHRM Certified: https://shrm.co/3t0h0f Subscribe to SHRM’s Flagships: https://shrm.co/3qi0uk https://www.shrm.org   / shrm     / shrmofficial     / shrm     / shrmhq   https://www.shrm.org/flagships