Support & Pathways

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Support & Pathways exists to help HR professionals navigate change with confidence and clarity. As the future of HR demands new skills and new perspectives, we provide the guidance and community you need to build strong foundations and thrive in an AI-centred world.

Our aim is simple: ensure no HR practitioner faces the next decade alone.

We offer practical, values-driven support that strengthens capability, confidence and connection.

Our Pathways

Career Transitions & Readiness

Support for HR professionals who are out of work, exploring new roles or adjusting to industry change.

• Guidance on future HR roles and skills

• Support in understanding AI-driven shifts in the profession

• Tools to rebuild confidence after role changes or redundancy

• Clarity on emerging expectations for HR capability

AI Readiness Pathway

Structured development for those wanting to understand and use AI responsibly in HR.

• Foundational AI literacy and terminology

• Ethical and explainable AI for HR

• How AI is reshaping people practice and workforce design

• Practical coaching on applying AI tools safely and effectively

Skills & Confidence Building

Support that strengthens practical capability and readiness for modern HR work.

• Communication and consultancy skills for the AI era

• Understanding productivity expectations and new operating rhythms

• Role clarity in redesigned, intelligence-supported HR teams

• Preparation for interviews in AI-informed organisations

Pro Bono Mentoring (Ambassador-Led)

Qualified HR2035 Ambassadors volunteer their time to provide confidential, one-to-one mentoring for HR professionals experiencing career transition or capability gaps.

This is not a recruitment or commercial coaching service. It is peer-to-peer support grounded in community values. 

Mentoring offers:

• A safe space to reflect and regain direction

• Practical insight from experienced HR leaders

• Support in navigating the emotional and professional impact of change

• Guidance on how to prepare for the new demands of HR in an AI-centred world

Pay It Forward

A small contribution can create a significant impact. Our Pay It Forward initiative funds AI readiness support, training access and community activity for HR professionals who need assistance.

• £50 sponsors one professional’s AI readiness pathway

• Surplus funds support free events, research and access initiatives

• Awards are based on need, not application fees

This initiative reflects our commitment to fairness, solidarity and community uplift.

Who This Is For

Support & Pathways is designed for:

• HR professionals in transition or between roles

• Early-career practitioners shaping their next steps

• HR leaders adjusting to AI-driven organisational shifts

• Individuals seeking confidence and clarity in a changing profession

• Anyone who wants to understand the future of HR more clearly

Our Commitment

All support offered through HR Edge is:

• Mission-led

• Independent and vendor-neutral

• Delivered by experienced practitioners

• Accessible and values-driven

Our purpose is to help HR professionals move forward with clarity, confidence and capability as the profession evolves.