Changing Role of Human Resources

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1.0 Introduction In any company- be it a proprietorship or a partnership firm or a multinational corporation, Human resources has always played a significant role in particular vicinity of a company’s regular schedule. Depending on the nature and profile of the company the HR executes various general functions. (Mayhew R., N.D.) Such as – • It is the prime duty of a HR to formulate plans to ensure maximum utilisation of manpower for advancement of the organization. • Another important role of the HR is to set up a lucrative remuneration packages in accordance with the other organizations of same profile- so that the company not only can hire proficient workforce but will also be able to retain them from changing the company. • The entire procedure of recruitment along with providing ample training to the new joiners about the company, its rules and regulations, objectives and the responsibilities of the designation is done by the HR team. • Legal responsibilities involved in hiring employees through selection process and monitoring the activities of the employees following the governmental policies- the HR is accountable for all of it. • The HR is also liable to offer security and safety to all employees at office; and looking after their welfare and contentment. 2.0 Evolution in role of human resources in the modern organisation It is discussed that after the financial collapse in 1945, the human resource management has undergone several modifications due to the tremendous strain which the modern organisations have to endure nowadays. The causes responsible for changes in human resource management are • Globalization • technological up gradation • increase of competition in the market • Modification in organizational tre... ... middle of paper ... ...y, R. W., & Schneier, C. E. (1997) “New human resource roles to impact organizational performance: From partners to players." CIPD (2011), “HR Business Partnering: Factsheet. London, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development” CIPD (2007), “The Changing HR Function: Transforming HR. London, Chartered” CIPD (2012), “Barometer of HR Trends and Prospects, London, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development” Mayhew R., (N.D.) 10 Reasons HR Is Important to an Organization May K. E., (2013) Work in the 21st Century: The Changing Role of Human Resources Pitcher G., (2008)”Backlash against HR business partner model”, Personnel Today Prabhat, (2011) Difference between HRM and Personnel management Reilly, P. (2000) HR Shared Services and the Realignment of HR. University of Sussex, Institute of Employment Studies Reuters T., (2013) The three-legged model of HR

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