Imagining an HR Revolution: How Would You Shape the Future of Our Field?

Hi,

There are so many myths and assumptions that people have about HR. HR is now emerging from its cocoon and taking different shapes every day.

Imagine an 'HR Revolution.' What do you think it would be like? If you could contribute to the revolution, what would that be to make this community more fascinating? You could think of any contributions you could make in any of the HR fields like Resourcing, Performance Management, Ethics, Knowledge Management, and the list goes on...

Regards,
Soumya Shankar

Hi,

I think that the most revolutionary thing that could be done is to implement the systems to attain the goals they have been designed for.

For example, almost all companies have Appraisal systems, but in most companies, it is not implemented correctly. I think it would be a revolution in itself if we are able to implement the same correctly, with the results that are expected of such systems. That would be a revolution in itself.

Ajmal,

I think today you are in a serious mood with the performance appraisal system of your company. It shows in your postings. 😄

Regards,
Soumya Shankar

Hi Soms,

Nothing serious, the only thing is that we are not implementing what we started with great fanfare.

Looking for a new revolution without implementing the older policies correctly is not a solution.

By the way, with the internet creating new dynamics, especially in the IT and related industries. I think that in the future, companies might have virtual offices, with people working from their homes instead of from the office. In my previous company, we had a couple of home offices handled by the area representatives from home, and they were on the full-time payroll.

That might become a challenge in itself as though it may bring down the overhead costs. At the same time, maintaining the correct output would be quite difficult.

Hi,

If I could change one thing in the field of HR, it would be Recognition and Good Reward to the Right People in HR. I have noticed this in so many places that there will be a person in the HR dept for quite some time and immediately to fill some top position in the HR dept, there will be a person from Marketing or Systems. Many times, the people considered less productive would be transferred to the HR dept with a senior designation.

If I could do anything about this, I would bring about a change here. Only the right person who from the start is working in the HR dept would be recognized and encouraged for better positions.

Do let me know if you could change one thing in the field of HR, what would that be?

Regards,
Soumya Shankar