Welcome to another episode of the People and Performance Podcast. Our guest today is Dr Dieter Veldsman, Chief Scientist: HR and OD at AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR). Listen as we discuss ways to improve the credibility of HR pros plus we ask "What does it mean to be a T-shaped HR professional?"Questions for Dieter include:Let's talk about "HR Competencies for 2030: A Future Standard" - What does it mean to be a T-shaped HR professional?In a recent article called "HR Has a Bad Reputation" You outline 6 actions to improve HR credibility. Talk us through the six actions and why they matter. What is the single biggest change you think will happen in HR and leadership over the next 5-10 years?    More About Dr Dieter VeldsmenDieter is passionate about ideas, human behavior, and business. He has dedicated his career to the field of Work Psychology and Human Resource Management. With over 15+ years of experience, he has combined his interests to guide organizations in creating desirable workplaces that foster employee satisfaction and retention. Throughout his journey he has worked with diverse organizations across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, and have held executive-level positions such as Group Chief People Officer, Director of Consulting Services, and Chief Research Scientist.----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!