This article highlights the need for newer competencies required in human resource (HR) occupation, and the perception of organizational leaders and HR managers of these competencies on firm performance. The article tries to emphasize that an average functional depth of HR would not suffice and that there is the need to acquire newer skill-sets and technologies to keep pace with the changing socio-economic environment. The article critically analyzes an empirical study conducted in select 124 organizations cross sector with 303 HR heads/HR representatives and 327 line heads/non-HR respondents in India to deconstruct the competencies in the HR occupation in India.
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