An Introduction to Human Resource Development

WHAT IS HRD….? “Human Resource Development

is any process or activity that, initially or over the long term, has the potential to develop work based knowledge, expertise, productivity and satisfaction, whether for personal or group/team gain, or for the benefit of the organization, community, nation, or ultimately, the whole of humanity”. -McLean and McLean:2001

Objectives of HRD

Objectives of HRD:

EQUITY: HRD seeks to develop all employees irrespective of caste, creed, color, religion, language, culture, etc.

EMPLOYABILITY: It means the ability, skills and competencies of an individual employee to seek gainful employment anywhere of his own.

ADAPTABILITY / COMPETITIVENESS: HRD facilitates the adaptability of employees to organizational change, which takes place on continuous basis.

Functions of HRD

Primary functions Secondary functions

Training & Development

Organization Development

Career Development

Employee Mentoring

Organizational Learning

HRD philosophy

Human resources are the most important assets in the organization.

Human resources can be developed to an unlimited extent. Two plus two could be five, six or ten.

A healthy organizational climate (openness, trust, collaboration) is essential for developing human resources.

HRD can be planned and implemented to benefit both individuals and organizations.

If the organization is able to inculcate a spirit of ‘belongingness’ in its employees, they will be more loyal and committed.

Continued…

To ensure this healthy feeling, the organization has to provide for their basic as well as higher order needs through appropriate management styles and systems.

The commitment of employee increases when he/she is able to find opportunities to use his/her potential while at work.

The managers must clear the paths, create a developmental climate and help employees realize their full potential.

Goals of HRD

Barriers to HRD

Lack of management reinforcement Non-supportive organization culture Interference from work environment Lack of business value addition

Challenges of HRD

Changing workforce demographics. Competing in global economy. Eliminating the skills gap. Need for life long learning. Need for organizational learning.

HRD IN INDIA STARTED IN EARLY 1970’S ORGANISATIONS WHICH INTRODUCED IT FIRSTLY IN

INDIA ARE: STATE BANK OF INDIA BANK OF BARODA LARSEN & TURBO VOLTAS CROMPTON & GREAVES INDIAN OIL CORPORATION STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD(SAIL).

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ANAM AMIN