This ask-me-anything episode of Transform Your Workplace podcast features return guest Lacey Partpilo, Director of HR and Client Success at Xenium HR. She and host Brandon Laws discuss the invaluable and evolving role of HR in today’s business landscape. Lacey also dispels common misconceptions about HR and offers insights into fostering positive employee experiences and successful client interactions. Not sure if investing in HR is worth the price tag? Listen in and find out.   TAKEAWAYS As businesses recognize the strategic importance of HR, professionals in this field are now commonly seen as key decision-makers. The rise of hybrid remote work has added complexity to HR roles, expanding responsibilities to include aspects like compliance, inclusion, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  Modern HR professionals must be "smarter, savvier, and true generalists" to navigate the multifaceted nature of their evolving roles. Meeting the diverse expectations of a multi-generational workforce is a challenge for HR. Today’s HR professionals are often advisors who present options and risks. Business owners should invest in HR for positive employee experiences, successful client interactions, and improved overall performance.   A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST ? Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR ?️ Host: Brandon Laws ? In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.