Over the last few years, the role of Human Resource professionals has steadily evolved from being perceived as a slow bureaucratic personnel department to being seen as "human resources" that acknowledges the value of employees as an organisational resource. This change has pushed HRs to become a strategic partner to business leaders, contributing to significant business decisions, advising on critical transitions, developing the value of the employees, creating an organisational culture - in short, they now have a seat at the table.