Clearly, HR departments are evolving in our country. From an administrative perspective, the focus is now on a strategic outlook where talented HR professionals look at improving the work environment and planning out human resource needs. Though it is a reflection of what is happening in the western context, the Indian workforce and industrial climate are changing.
This short article looks at five major challenges that we are facing in terms of human resources and human resource management.
- Managing Knowledge Workers
Essentially, here we are looking at a different kind of people who do not adhere to the traditional principles of management. This boils down to higher educational qualifications, taking up responsibilities at a younger age and with less experience, high bargaining power due to the knowledge and skills they possess, high demand for knowledge workers, and technological savvy. The clear shift is seen in terms of organizational career commitment to individualized career management. Managing this set of people is essential for the growth of any industry, especially in IT, BPOs, and other knowledge-based sectors.
- Managing Technological Challenges
In every arena, organizations are becoming more and more technologically oriented. Though it may not be the immediate focus after initial debates, preparing the workforce to accept technological changes is a major challenge. We have seen sectors like banking undergoing revolutionary changes enabled by technology. It is a huge challenge to bring in IT and other technology acceptance at all levels in organizations.
- Competence of HR Managers
As it is increasingly accepted that the success of organizations depends on human capital, this boils down to recruiting the best, managing the best, and retaining the best. Clearly, HR managers have a role in this process. Often, there is discussion about the lack of competence of HR managers in understanding the business imperative. There is now a need to develop competent HR professionals who are proficient in HR management practices with strong business knowledge.
- Developing Leadership
It is quite interesting to note that less importance is given to developing leadership at the organizational level. Though leadership is discussed based on traits and certain qualities, at an organizational level, it is more based on knowledge. The challenge is to develop individuals who have performance potential based on past records and knowledge-based expertise into business leaders by imparting them with the necessary "soft skills."
- Managing Change
The business environment in India is volatile. There is a boom in terms of opportunities brought forward by globalization. However, this is also leading to many interventions in terms of restructuring, turnaround, mergers, downsizing, etc. Research has clearly shown that the success of these interventions heavily depends on managing the people issues in the process. HR has a pivotal role to play here.
Leaders, please comment...
Regards - r o u l e t t e
From India, Mumbai
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81This short article looks at five major challenges that we are facing in terms of human resources and human resource management.
- Managing Knowledge Workers
Essentially, here we are looking at a different kind of people who do not adhere to the traditional principles of management. This boils down to higher educational qualifications, taking up responsibilities at a younger age and with less experience, high bargaining power due to the knowledge and skills they possess, high demand for knowledge workers, and technological savvy. The clear shift is seen in terms of organizational career commitment to individualized career management. Managing this set of people is essential for the growth of any industry, especially in IT, BPOs, and other knowledge-based sectors.
- Managing Technological Challenges
In every arena, organizations are becoming more and more technologically oriented. Though it may not be the immediate focus after initial debates, preparing the workforce to accept technological changes is a major challenge. We have seen sectors like banking undergoing revolutionary changes enabled by technology. It is a huge challenge to bring in IT and other technology acceptance at all levels in organizations.
- Competence of HR Managers
As it is increasingly accepted that the success of organizations depends on human capital, this boils down to recruiting the best, managing the best, and retaining the best. Clearly, HR managers have a role in this process. Often, there is discussion about the lack of competence of HR managers in understanding the business imperative. There is now a need to develop competent HR professionals who are proficient in HR management practices with strong business knowledge.
- Developing Leadership
It is quite interesting to note that less importance is given to developing leadership at the organizational level. Though leadership is discussed based on traits and certain qualities, at an organizational level, it is more based on knowledge. The challenge is to develop individuals who have performance potential based on past records and knowledge-based expertise into business leaders by imparting them with the necessary "soft skills."
- Managing Change
The business environment in India is volatile. There is a boom in terms of opportunities brought forward by globalization. However, this is also leading to many interventions in terms of restructuring, turnaround, mergers, downsizing, etc. Research has clearly shown that the success of these interventions heavily depends on managing the people issues in the process. HR has a pivotal role to play here.
Leaders, please comment...
Regards - r o u l e t t e
From India, Mumbai
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Thanks Team :)
With the day-to-day evolution of the HR department in emerging India, we as HR professionals should be well-equipped to take care of these challenges. Any comments or inputs will be highly appreciated :)
Regards - roulette
From India, Mumbai
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With the day-to-day evolution of the HR department in emerging India, we as HR professionals should be well-equipped to take care of these challenges. Any comments or inputs will be highly appreciated :)
Regards - roulette
From India, Mumbai
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HR needs to partner with top management to understand business and manage it accordingly. There is a need for HR to think outside the box - in areas such as hiring, managing, and retaining employees - and strategically plan what's best for the organization and business.
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From India, Pune
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From India, Pune
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