Since the publication of the 2017 CRANET Survey International Executive Report, the world has undergone significant changes, with notable impacts on human resource management (HRM). The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges for Human Resource (HR) departments and professionals including, how to deal with pressing and often previously unknown demands like managing staff infection prevention, developing remote working concepts and practices, ¬¬and the 'great resignation'. The rise of disruptive trends, such as automation and the algorithmization of HRM, often promoted through HR or people analytics tools, has gained momentum. These trends have significantly affected the daily work of HRM professionals worldwide, prompting questions about the enduring changes in core HRM activities and responsibilities. Additionally, there is growing interest in comparing how different countries manage the impact of these challenges.