Careers in Conflict Transformation and professional peaceworking: Human Resources

 Focusing on Human Resources is an excellent career path for the Conflict Transformation degree-holder who is drawn to devising methods of people-helping, encouraging innovation, and bringing conflict management services into the workplace.

In one study of more than 650 full-time employees in Vietnam the development of enduring Human Resources policies and practices showed a marked uptick in innovation and job performance (Hoang, Nhat & Duy, 2025).

The generally recognized set of competencies[1] advised to HR professionals start with excellent communication skills, including active listening, cross-cultural competence, coaching, team-building, and of course all the administrative, business, and technological skills that an HR staffer or director would require. Planning for a career in HR might be best done with a Conflict Transformation degree but with electives focused on courses from other departments in business schools--or a degree directly in HR but a minor in Conflict Transformation, which would be a serious advantage to the aspiring HR professional. 

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[1] https://www.aihr.com/blog/hr-skills/