Discussions by Mercer on 'Global HR Transformation' at HR Interface
11 Sep '07
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HR should be change leaders and not just change agents in an organization that's facing intense competition due to globalization, WTO deals and merger & acquisitions, said Mr S Sandilya, Chairman, Eicher Group.
Speaking on the changing role of HR in world, while addressing a day-long seminar organized by the Confederaion of Indian Industry (CII) on 'HR Interface: Maximising ROI,' on Tuesday, Mr Sandilya said,“rather than being a fence-sitter in organistional activities, HR should play the role of a partner in the business strategies. They need to interact with the vendors/customers and have newer methods of delivery – both quantitative and qualitative.
Discussions were held on the study by Mercer on “Global HR Transformation' during the seminar. The study dealt with challenges facing human resources and what companies must do to meet these challenges. The respondents covered in the study were from Asia, Australia, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand and North America."
In the context of changing employee expectations, Mr Sandilya said “HR must understand cross-cultural dimensions, pay attention to retention, nurture talent and recruit for aptitude. HR mangers should create a learning organization where the employees learn, unlearn and relearn.” He said an organizational structure that has an appropriate management style would be able to empower human resource.
Referring to the study on 'Global HR Transformation', Ms Padmaja Alaganandan, Principal Consultant, Mercer Human Resource Consulting, said globalization and demographic shift are driving HR changes.
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