Human Resources(2021) Now

: To identify the unknown challenges and unusual decisions HR had to make during the peak of the pandemic. Key Findings :

In 2021, the Human Resources landscape was heavily defined by the shift to post-pandemic work models, the "Great Resignation," and the rapid acceleration of HR technology.

: HR practitioners were viewed as "first responders," moving from administrative roles to responsive change agents. Human Resources(2021)

: It argues that organizations will likely never return to pre-pandemic work situations, necessitating a permanent redefinition of HR policies. Other Notable 2021 HR Research & Reports

: Published by HR.com , this study found that organizations with a positive "human experience" (engagement, belonging, and inspiration) saw twice the innovation and 25% higher profits. : To identify the unknown challenges and unusual

: Research from SHRM highlighted that 53% of large organizations saw increased quit rates in 2021, prompting a major shift in how HR approaches retention and hybrid work.

Featured Paper: Human resource management and the COVID-19 crisis (2021) : It argues that organizations will likely never

One of the most significant academic contributions that year was by Gigauri (2021), published in the International Journal of Mobile Computing and Multimedia Communications and archived on PubMed Central (PMC) .