One of the many benefits of our partnership with the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) is access to high-impact, free resources to help you grow your HR career.

This week, we’re spotlighting must-have skills and planning tools that will equip you for success in 2025 and beyond.

●      🔵 27 HR Hard Skills To Boost Your Resume

From people analytics to digital HR systems, this guide walks through the most valuable technical and job-specific skills HR professionals need to stand out in today’s world of work.
👉 Explore the full list here

●      🔵 15 Future HR Skills You Should Start Building Now

What skills will define the next era of HR? Get ahead of the curve by developing capabilities like AI literacy, strategic thinking, and workforce planning.  Learn what skills you have and what skills you don’t so you can start bridging the gaps and become future-ready.
👉 Start building future-ready skills

Ready to Turn Insights into Action?

Take the next step by translating your learning into measurable goals with these [free] plug-and-play tools:

• 📄 Professional Development Plan (Word)
  Map out your career goals, pinpoint skill gaps, and create a personalized strategy for growth.
  👉 Download the template
• 📊 Personal Goal-Setting Template (Excel)
  Stay accountable and track progress with this SMART goal-setting spreadsheet.
  👉 Access the template

Looking for something even more practical to take your HR impact to the next level?
Have a look at AIHR’s world-class certificate programs.  As a member of SHRM Virginia and DC, you are entitled to a special 20% discount on any course or license with AIHR. CLICK HERE to claim your special discount coupon.