Essential Skills for the

Human Resources
Storyboard
Professional
By Hieu Nguyen
Caption: Objective

Narration: Hello, my name is Hieu Nguyen

and I would like to speak to you about
what it takes to be a human resources
professional in the workplace today. I will do
this be answering the question: What skills
are most essential to becoming
a successful human
resources professional?

Images: Human resources collage

Music: Same
Notes: Use animation effect here

Objective
Title/Captions: none

Narration: Advancements in technology

have drastically changed the work of a human
resources professional. Technology has shifted  to
powerful computers, integrated applications, and
utilization of telecommunications in a globalized
workplace.  

Images: Globalization

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Technological Advancement
Title/Captions: Technology

Narration: The ability to learn and use new

technologies is an essential skill to becoming a successful
human resources professional. Work can now be
accomplished remotely by using mobile devices such as
tablets and smartphones.

Images:
Workers using mobile devices

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Technology
Title/Captions: Human Resources Information System

Narration: “As many other industries, human resources is now reliant on

information systems, known as Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
HRIS is an integration of human resources activities and information technology.

Images:
HRIS

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Human Resources Information System

Title/Captions: HRIS Elements

Narration: This system manages employee demographic information,

employee job information, and employee benefits among other aspects.
Knowing how to use your company’s HRIS is essential.

Images:
HRIS elements

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HRIS
Title/Captions: Collaboration

Narration: Human resources is still very much reliant on soft skills.

Collaboration is an essential soft skill for the human resources
professional to possess because complex problems and large
organizations require many people working together towards a common
goal.

Images:
Employees collaborating

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Collaboration
Title/Captions: Communication

Narration: The HR professional is likely work in teams and on projects.

This requires the skill of communicating with others. The HR professional
must be able to communicate their needs as well as hear out what is
expected of them. 

Images: Laptop office

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Communication
Title/Captions: Problem Solving

Narration: There are many challenges that arise in human

resources and many people who believe they can provide the
solution. Problem solving is important because the human
resources professional will be tasked with overcoming various
issues to help the organization achieve its goals. 

Images:
Problem solving

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Problem Solving
Title/Captions: Conflict management

Narration: Conflict management can prove to be

invaluable when people do not see eye to eye. The human
resources professional must be able to resolve the conflict
they may encounter themselves, as well as beteween other
individuals. 

Images:
Conflict management

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Conflict Management
Title/Captions: Well-organized and multi-task

Narration: Being well-organized and able  to multi-

task is important to managing the multitude processes
related to HR work. There are many applications and
tools available to help with time management and
staying on top of tasks. 

Images:
Girl with multiple devices

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Notes:

Well-organized & Multi-tasking

Title/Captions: References
Credits:
Music 1: Corporate Success - MusicBox
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Image 2: Photograph of an example of telecommunications in a city. Wolters Kluwer. 2020. Retrieved from 
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Image 3: Photograph of mobile devices at work. Training Journal. 2014. Retrieved from https://www.trainingjournal.com/articles/feature/making-byod-work
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Image 4: Photograph of HRIS graphic. Einsurance. 2019. Retrieved from https://www.einsurance.com/journal/what-are-the-benefits-of-hris/
Image 5: Photograph of HRIS elements. ToughNickel. 2018. Retrieved from https://toughnickel.com/business/Integrating-Salary-Survey-Data-with-HRIS
Image 6: Photograph of employees collaborating. Microsoft. 2019. Retrieved from 
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Image 9: Photograph of The Art of Conflict Management. The Great Courses Plus. 2020. Retrieved from 
https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/the-art-of-conflict-management
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https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/4019-multitasking-not-productive.html

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