Henry Ford, in 1908 rolled out the first vehicle model through Ford Motor Company. Due to the overwhelming demand he introduced mass production methods producing a standard product in larger numbers. The buyer had to buy what was offered, But today, customer preference is what drives the evolution of the motor industry. A customer can make or break a company. What relevance does this have for Human Resources? For Human Resource professionals, employees are the customers and candidates are the potential customers. Human Resources can no longer rely on the standard set of practices to attract and retain talent. Companies operate in volatile, ambiguous, uncertain and complex (VUCA) environment. This requires them to be able to adapt faster and react faster to changes. The Human resource function should be able to support the company's strategies at that speed. This will require HR to focus on getting the right person, at the right time, for the right role a...
HRM evolved as a supporting function, mostly involved in hiring, firing and paying salary. Over the years with the changes in business climate with concepts such as ethics, leadership, labor rights, women in the workplace, Inclusion and sustainability coming into play, HR has evolved to take a role that help companies achieve strategies. This blog seeks to discuss some of these aspects and its application in the workplace.