This is your HR News Flash, your briefing on talent management and the world of work from HRCI. Legacy playbooks no longer apply to human resources practices.  HR professionals must develop new processes for the modern world of work. In a conversation with author Lars Schmidt, an HRCI Higher Standard speaker during the upcoming June 17 Summit, he discusses current challenges facing modern HR and the steps HR professionals must take to keep pace with change. First, what post-pandemic work will look like. Lars mentions that going forward, employees will want the continued flexibility of hybrid work. While this new era demands personalization, HR tends to operate from a legacy perspective. According to Lars, companies should prioritize building programs with flexibility and offer considerable advantages to recruit great talent. Second, let the community guide ideas and practices. According to Lars, more guidance, learning and direction are coming from peer-to-peer sharing and collaboration. Open feedback from communities and networks are much more valuable than following legacy playbooks. Lastly, continue to pay attention to mental health and wellbeing. Organizations have improved their approach to open and honest dialogue about mental health. Lars adds that this openness will remain a priority and be a driving force behind employees’ career choices as well as where and who they choose to work for.  This concludes your HR News Flash. HRCI prepares HR leaders for the digital age. Thanks for listening. Check back soon for the workplace news you need. Learn more at HRCI.org.