HR professionals need to understand business priorities, collaborate across functions, and lead strategic initiatives. To have impact, HR also requires strong principles, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a willingness to experiment and innovate through practical solutions and a well-developed professional network while understanding financial implications.

1. Checklist: HR with impact
Aspect
1. HR speaks the language of the business
2. HR works multidisplinary
3. HR is more leader than follower
4. HR has clear principles
5. HR is flexible
6. HR has a sense of humor
7. HR likes to experiment
8. HR can implement
9. HR dares to innovate
10. HR has a strong network
11. HR can calculate
12. HR comes with practical solutions

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