As the human resource profession has become more involved in the strategic goals of an organization, it has become more and more important to understand the business of an organization and build credibility with other functional leaders. Being able to effectively partner with and influence leaders gives the HR professional the opportunity to implement organizational practices that cultivate a healthy, legally compliant, and ethical workplace. Given that understanding, answer the following:

-Describe how and why the HR profession has changed from a transactional to a strategic function.

 -Assess the value of establishing credibility with other functional leaders.

- Evaluate the three most important characteristics and/or competencies that improve the effectiveness of an HR professional and explain how that affects organizational success