I just came across this article talking about 3 bold predictions for 2020 for the HR Department, and I do not quite agree about the prediction of an HR Department of all specialists. I do agree though that as an HR professional, you should develop your own personal brand, continuously take professional development courses, find your niche, and network, network, network.
http://hr.toolbox.com/blogs/aristocracy-hr/the-hr-department-of-2020-3-bold-predictions-55892?reftrk=no&trdref=4e6577736c6574746572
