Navigating the new landscape requires more than just adopting new technology; it calls for the development of a new type of professional and a radical rethinking of the HR function itself,

"As leaders, we want to make people feel like they can grow, learn and develop within the company," said Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, the company's chief people officer.

Planning, collaboration and communication are critical HR priorities as organizations navigate heightened uncertainty amid the government shutdown, this expert says.

To truly enable frontline workers to succeed in the long term, organizations need to consider new, strategic approaches to skills-based hiring, says Walmart's Donna Morris.