Is Human Resource Management Right for you?
Many business managers fail because they don’t fully understand the
importance of human resources. Thomas J Watson, the founder of IBM said ”
you can get capital in erect buildings, but it takes people to build a business. At
the heart of a business you have to have people because every issue ultimately
becomes a people’s issue. That’s why you have to have the right people to
develop the skills for a successful management team. The video shared the views
from some of the foremost authoritative experts on what HR managers do and
why they do it. Mark Hamberlin, a VP of talent acquisition and corporate hr said
no matter what business or organizational issue your dealing with, like entering
into a new market or designing a new product, every issue, business or
organizational ultimately becomes a people issue. This was also confirmed by
other experienced business managers that spoke in the video. You must find the
right people with the skills and capabilities to face the issues. Also motivate them
and get them into the right roles to help them manage and unleash their
capabilities because they are the heart of a successful business. They all
expressed what they loved about HR and how people with the right skills are the
heart of every business issue. So is human resource management right for you.
It’s not just about being a people’s person, it’s also about understanding the
whole business and the organizational aspect.