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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT :A CENTRAL BUSINESS CONCERN

Prepared for HRCOSA : 5 November 2003

SACOB

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Content Background on how HR has evolved

The Rise of the Knowledge Worker

Response of the I L O

HR Managers and Strategic Planning

The Future of HRM

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Objective

To determine how HR practitioners should position themselves to add value to the

organization

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The Traditional Personnel Function

A set of functions or activities, (eg.recruitment, training, IR, etc)

Often performed separately; often not directly related to organizational objectives.

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Hello the Knowledge Economy Rise of knowledge workers

Life-long learning

Competitive knowledge based on how knowledge is applied

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ILO Response

Revision of ILO’s Human Resources Development Recommendation of 1975

Recommends that lifelong learning requires commitment from:

- government- private sector- individuals

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ILO Recommendation (1)HR Education and Training Policies to beintroduced which:

Facilitate lifelong learning

Consider social and economic objectives

Stress importance of innovation, competitiveness, productivity and growth of economy

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ILO Recommendation (2) Address the challenge of transforming informal

economy into mainstream of economy

Reduce inequalities in participation of adults in education and training

Promote investment in infrastructure needed for use of IT in education and training

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HR and Strategic Planning

6 Key Steps

1 Hiring and Selection2 Training and Development3 Productivity4 Organizational Planning and Development5 Reward and Recognition Systems6 HR Administration

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What This Means HR function becomes recognized as a central

business concern;

Performance and delivery are integrated into line management

Aims shift from securing compliance to winning commitment

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The Future of HRMIntegrate HR into Organization by:

Allowing HR to form an essential part of management education and training so that HR is integrated into organizational strategies and line manager’s functions

Investing in people with a long-term perspective

Ensuring that external considerations are taken into account

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Thank-you!