{"id":24201,"date":"2013-07-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-18T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/the-competent-new-human-resources-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:06:46","slug":"the-competent-new-human-resources-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/the-competent-new-human-resources-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"The Competent New Human Resources Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Competent New Human Resources Manager\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-20971\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HumanResources_WordCloud_v2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"153\" \/>You most likely already know that competencies help define the basic skills employees need to perform their job duties. But did you know that new managers in the human resources function must also exhibit certain competencies in order to exercise proficiency with their own job functions? These include human resource knowledge, understanding of adult learning principals, time management and leadership skills.<\/p>\n<p>If your organization doesn\u2019t have a competency model in place to facilitate the growth and development of new management, here\u2019s how to address the issue.<\/p>\n<h2><b>The competency connection<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s essential for your new management \u2013 especially those who will be heavily involved in training and development \u2013 to work closely with your Human Resources staff to implement training at all levels across the organization. Duties can range anywhere from advising on employee development trends to conducting needs assessments to address employee strengths.<\/p>\n<p>The point here is that not only will your new managers be required to use competency-based approaches in their role, but those same competency initiatives must be in place to decide if the new manager is even the right fit for handling these important, previously noted tasks.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Beyond human resource knowledge\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The benefits of a well-trained new manager can extend well beyond basic human resource knowledge or understanding best practices for encouraging employee participation during the development process.<\/p>\n<p>Consider what the following more advanced skill sets competencies can bring about with new management training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polished verbal communication skills when it involves facilitating focus groups, seminars or workshops<\/li>\n<li>Empowerment of management, where company goals are actively supported<\/li>\n<li>A catalyst for driving corporate change \u2013 management who can draw more willing participation from employees at all levels<\/li>\n<li>A motivator \u2013 leading to increased productivity and cost reductions. Management committed to corporate effectiveness as a means of self-improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wish to learn more? <a href=\"https:\/\/workitect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Click here<\/span><\/a> to discover how a competency approach can successfully facilitate the development of new management within your organization.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Competent New Human Resources Manager\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21694\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Competence-at-work-XXXX-e1562249765825.png\" alt=\"Workitect\" width=\"200\" height=\"63\" \/>To learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/workitect.com\/\">products and services<\/a>, and how competencies and competency models can help your organization, call 800-870-9490, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@workitect.com\">info@workitect.com<\/a><br \/>\nor use the contact form at \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/workitect.com\/competency-based-talent-management-free-proposal\/\">Workitect.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a9\ufe0f2019, Workitect, Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You most likely already know that competencies help define the basic skills employees need to perform their job duties. 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