ABSTRACT
Janice R. Lachance, Director, U.S. Oce of Personnel Management, led o the Public HR Management Conference & Expo (March 1999, Washington, DC) with the assertion that HR professionals in the Federal sector workforce are in a state of transition. “Narrowly focused specialists are being asked to grow into the new generalists’ roles in the evolving workplace.” She went on to note, “In addition to the technical competencies that already are required, the HR generalists of the future will have to have all the skills necessary to play an active role in charting the strategic direction of our agencies.”
