I recenlty read a post by Naomi Bloom called " Is HR really a pink-collared ghetto?"(http://infullbloom.us/?p=1471) . Quite a raunchy title but a topic that needs attention and discusison. I’ve had the opportunity of looking at Human Resources from the lens of both a practitioner and a consultant. And every second day, I ponder how much we really are to blame for how the profession is perceived. With technology and outsourcing, the profession has, is and will continue to undergo major changes. Instead of spending time and energy on countering the use of both in organizations, HR professionals have to embrace business and become relevant to business. If HR is perceived as a paper-pusher, what are we doing to rise above that perception?
Our profession needs an overhaul. We need to embrace new skills, become business oriented and find a relevant role for ourselves if our existing role is being eliminated. Education, certification, networking (albeit the right kind), participation in discussions etc. are some avenues for development at an individual level. To all the HR leaders though, my appeal is to have an open conversation with your HR employees and make designing initiatives to keep them relevant in the days to come a strategic priority.
Our profession needs an overhaul. We need to embrace new skills, become business oriented and find a relevant role for ourselves if our existing role is being eliminated. Education, certification, networking (albeit the right kind), participation in discussions etc. are some avenues for development at an individual level. To all the HR leaders though, my appeal is to have an open conversation with your HR employees and make designing initiatives to keep them relevant in the days to come a strategic priority.
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