Credibility is required to have influence and impact
An effective Human Resources (HR) function is one that has influence and impact in the organisation.
To have impact it’s essential that HR has strategic influence, ideally a seat at the top table.
Credibility helps in being taken seriously and listened to
Having the job title does not automatically lead to having influence and impact. Being seen as credible means that
as a HR professional you are more likely to be listened to and your views taken into account.
Personal credibility is an essential attribute for a HR Professional.