Last week, International HR Day brought much deserved recognition for HR professionals. Today’s ever-changing work environment presents HR departments with unique and unprecedented challenges. Economic pressures, a mismatch of the unemployed with job openings, and the trends of “quiet” and “quick” quitting are only some of those challenges.

John Newman (QIC Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications) discusses the challenges HR professionals are navigating in an op-ed written for International HR Day. John provides much needed clarity about current workplace challenges and the indispensable role of HR professionals today. This 3-minute read is well worth your time, and you will find it here.

by Jeff Edwards

As Vice President of QIC, Jeff oversees daily operations as well as the company’s strategic marketing initiatives. He has 20+ years in the incentive and recognition industry with prior lengthy experience in retail marketing/advertising and consumer loyalty.