New Trends in Human Resource Management

Automation   Companies have been implementing tools / software to automate repetitive tasks and save time of HR personal. With automation in place, HR could focus on more productive tasks like employee engagement, strategize and decision making. HR experts can concentrate on more strategic and value-added facets of their jobs by automating repetitive and routine tasks. The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), HR software, and other technologies which drives automation in HRM and improves workforce management in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and overall effectiveness. To realize the benefits of automation technology's deployment quickly and cost-effectively, human resources (HR) must practice and adapt to this changing and innovative industrial landscape. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can be used in HR to provide better services and guarantee that processes adhere to standards and laws. Software robots are controlled by RPA technology to imitate human behavio...

  “Human” Leadership Leadership in HR has become a critical success factor for organizations of all sizes. Future HR leaders need to be empathetic towards employees while also considering the client/customer perspective as well. Their key role includes to setup and communicate organizational goals and objectives and to create a satisfactory working environment for all the employees. HR leadership is essential for expansion of an organization. A human resource leader uses advanced and creative leadership techniques while working hard to achieve strategic goals and objectives. They raise awareness and provide direction to all organizational levels during times of change and transition. They also provide management and staff with coaching on company culture and more effective ways for people to get along and collaborate. Human resource leadership positions also require the development of metrics and other performance indicators, as well as the regular modification of policies...

  Diversity Inclusion Diversity and Inclusion are tightly connected concepts within HRM, where diversity involves representation of multi-entities and inclusion represents how different perspectives are well integrated within the organization. In simple, Diversity is the representation of different people in an organization & Inclusion refers that all individuals have an equal chance to influence and contribute to all areas and levels of the workplace. As per (Chung, 2020) general fairness, climate of diversity, and inclusivity of leaders. These elements convey the message that the management and organization value their workers and want them to feel included and treated fairly. As per (Shore, 2022) they showed that when groups had high leader inclusion, there was a negative relationship between turnover and demographic diversity. Furthermore, the highest turnover happened when a manager and a portion of a diverse work group did not have a good working relationship. The fin...

Data Driven HR and People Analytics Data driven HR is the practice of using valuable insights to make clear and concise decisions related to all HR aspects. Data on HR has become a crucial part of any organizations, as HR analyses data of their employees to identify their motivations, retention and even cause of resignation.  As an HR expert, people are the most important asset. It is a responsibility to draw in, select, and keep the greatest employees for the business. But with the changing environment of the workforce, it can be so hard to keep up with the latest styles and best practices. That’s where data-driven HR and HR data analytics comes in.  Human resource (HR) analytics, also known as people analytics, is the application of analytical methods like data mining, forecasting, and specific analytics to help managers make better decisions about their workforce. (Shrivastava, 2018)   In practice, human resources include people Analytics is a term that is ...

Employee Reskilling / Upskilling Organizations know that employee turnover can affect the company is many negative ways. When companies hire employees, they are investing on employees, and not only their remuneration. They also invest in onboarding, training, reskilling/upskilling. Reskilling/upskilling employees can increase retention among employees and increase productivity for the company.  As per (Li, 2022) companies and individuals alike must make a commitment to upskilling and reskilling, and they must see career development as an essential aspect of the workforce of the future. It is essential that major activities be made to ensure that learning opportunities, like reskilling and upskilling, are affordable, available, and accessible to the workforce.  The primary goal of upskilling and reskilling employees is to increase their long-term cost-effectiveness and competitiveness. However, businesses cannot ignore the HRDF initiatives or the need for both human and te...

Hybrid / Work from home (WFH) / Remote Setting Since the COVID 19 pandemic, most organizations have adopted a WFH / remote setup for all employees (except essential services) to continue to operate without any hindrances. This setup reduced operational costs for organizations and increased productivity among employees. With the post pandemic setting in, companies moved from a WFH/remote model to a hybrid model, where employees are asked to come in physically for 2 or 3 days a week, depending on the scope of work and team structure. Some companies still practice the fully WFH / Remote setup as it’s beneficial for the company in many ways.        The term "hybrid" is central to the investigation because it describes a situation in which multiple co-located participants collaborate with one or more remote participants in a coordinated effort. Even though it has some loose definitions, compared to other terms used, like "online," "distributed," or "pa...

Remote Onboarding Remote onboarding is similar to the traditional process of a face-to-face process, yet all activities pertaining to employing new recruits happens virtually online. As per (Mer, 2023) It takes serious rethinking to make the remote onboarding process enjoyable. Because of the shift to a remote/virtual working environment caused by the pandemic, the traditional method of onboarding has been altered; the onboarding procedure for new hires must also be accommodated in the new environment. In order to have an effective remote onboarding process, HR need to establish a clear and concise plan, which usually includes Feel welcome and introduction of new employee to the team, establish methods of communication starting from very first day etc. Virtual orientation for induction program and ensure all paperwork are completed diligently. Regular reporting to the direct manager on the tasks assigned. Employee surveys and feedback. Implementing an effective remote onboar...