How does HR fit into the overall mode?




A
study on the optimal ways for organizations to prepare for the future was recently completed. Based on ongoing experimentation, it appears that future-ready organizations have three things in common: they are clear about who they are and what they stand for; they are obsessed with simplicity and speed; and they expand by increasing their capacity for innovation and learning.

HR can support this transition by encouraging improvement in these three crucial areas and the nine imperatives that flow from them. Ahlstrom, 2010

Identity: HR can clarify the meaning of purpose, value, and culture

Organizations that operate with a purpose are more likely to provide substantial long-term value, which can boost customer trust, staff engagement, and financial performance. 

Amos and Uniamikogbo, 2016

Home in on the organization’s purpose

What is the fundamental purpose of your business, and how can you contribute in a special way to the betterment of society? You need thoughtful responses to such questions now more than ever since having a purpose is essential. 

In order to ensure that the company is living according to its mission and core values, CHROs are essential. HR may translate purpose into a set of leadership and employee norms and behaviors by finding "moments that matter" in the company's culture and using these to explain and model desired individual attitudes and behaviors tied to the purpose. 

ASTOR, 2017




            Think deeply about talent

More than twice as many organizations will outperform their counterparts if they can reallocate people in accordance with their strategic intentions. Moving the most talented individuals into vital roles that create value is necessary to connect talent to value. This entails eschewing the conventional strategy, which is centered on hierarchy and interchangeable key jobs and talent. 

Bacharach, 1989

Create the best employee experience possible

Businesses are aware that happier workers translate into increased profits. Cooperatively with their employees, successful firms craft unique, genuine, and inspiring experiences that connect with the mission to improve individual, group, and organizational performance.



In order to shape the employee experience, the HR department is essential. According to McKinsey research, there is a 1.3-fold increase in the likelihood of reporting organizational outperformance in organizations where HR plays a positive role in uplifting employee experiences. Since the pandemic began, organizations have made this even more crucial as they try to foster good attitudes and team spirit.


HR is in charge of organizing and facilitating the work environment. In order to assist HR develop and become the architect of the employee experience, organizations can support this by enhancing the function's capabilities. For example, the CHRO position was rebranded by Airbnb.


Barba Aragón et al., 2014

 References

  • Ahlstrom, D., Innovation and growth: how business contributes to society Acad. Manag. Perspect., 24 (2010), pp. 11-24, 


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  • Amos O.A , E. Uniamikogbo Sustainability and tripple bottom line: an overiew of two interrelated concepts Igbinedion Univ. J. Account., 2 (2016), pp. 88-126

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  • Keller, S. and Schaninger, B. (2019). Beyond performance 2.0 : a proven approach to leading large-scale change. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

  • Komm, A., Pollner, F., Schaninger, B. and Sikka, S. (2021). The New possible: How HR Can Help Build the Organization of the Future. [online] McKinsey & Company. Available at: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-new-possible-how-hr-can-help-build-the-organization-of-the-future












Comments

  1. HR is essential to an organization's ability to create long-term value, engage its workforce, and stay true to its mission and core values. Good Read!

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  2. HR designs and implements performance appraisal systems, providing feedback, coaching, and support to help employees reach their full potential and contribute effectively to organizational success

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  3. This blog gives a brief introduction to three key factors for future-ready organizations: clarity of purpose, simplicity, and speed, and a focus on innovation and learning.HR leaders translate the company's purpose into actionable behaviors, enhance employee experiences, and architect the work environment

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  4. Beautifully highlights the crucial role of HR in shaping future-ready organizations by focusing on clarity of identity, simplicity and speed, and capacity for innovation and learning. It emphasizes the importance of HR in clarifying organizational purpose, optimizing talent allocation, and creating exceptional employee experiences. Overall, the post provides valuable insights into the strategic role of HR in driving organizational success in the ever-evolving business landscape.

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  5. Dear Ruki,
    The study emphasizes the importance of organizational clarity, simplicity, and innovation for future readiness. HR plays a vital role in fostering these qualities by aligning with the organization's purpose, optimizing talent allocation, and enhancing the employee experience. Through thoughtful leadership and strategic HR initiatives, businesses can drive long-term value, engagement, and performance.

    How can organizations effectively leverage HR to navigate these imperatives and prepare for the future?

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  6. It is HR's responsibility to arrange and support the workplace. Organisations can support this by strengthening the competencies of HR, which will help it grow and become the architect of the employee experience. Thanks Maho for your valuable feed back as always!

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