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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What does an HR manager do on a daily basis?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "An HR manager handles recruitment oversight, employee relations, policy management, onboarding coordination, training support, and recognition programmes. They also serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, contributing to workforce planning and culture development."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the biggest challenges for HR managers in 2026?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The three primary challenges are employee engagement and retention, adapting to AI and evolving technology, and navigating legal and compliance requirements. Retention in particular remains a top priority, with turnover consistently driven by compensation, workload, and management quality."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Why is reward and recognition so important for HR managers?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Employees who receive frequent recognition are four times more engaged than those who do not, and recognition directly impacts productivity, retention, and belonging. HR managers play a central role in designing systems that ensure people feel consistently valued for their contributions."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How is AI changing the HR manager role?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "AI is automating many of the transactional tasks that previously consumed HR time, such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and reporting. This frees HR managers to focus on higher-value work including strategic planning, employee experience design, and leadership development."
      }
    }
  ]
}