1 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT : A CENTRAL BUSINESS CONCERN Prepared for HRCOSA : 5 November 2003 SACOB

2 Content Background on how HR has evolved The Rise of the Knowledge Worker Response of the I L O HR Managers and Strategic Planning The Future of HRM

3 Objective To determine how HR practitioners should position themselves to add value to the organization

4 The Traditional Personnel Function A set of functions or activities, (eg. recruitment, training, IR, etc) Often performed separately; often not directly related to organizational objectives.

5 Hello the Knowledge Economy Rise of knowledge workers Life-long learning Competitive knowledge based on how knowledge is applied

6 ILO Response Revision of ILO’s Human Resources Development Recommendation of 1975 Recommends that lifelong learning requires commitment from: - government - private sector - individuals

7 ILO Recommendation (1) HR Education and Training Policies to be introduced which: Facilitate lifelong learning Consider social and economic objectives Stress importance of innovation, competitiveness, productivity and growth of economy

8 ILO Recommendation (2) Address the challenge of transforming informal economy into mainstream of economy Reduce inequalities in participation of adults in education and training Promote investment in infrastructure needed for use of IT in education and training

9 HR and Strategic Planning 6 Key Steps 1 Hiring and Selection 2 Training and Development 3 Productivity 4 Organizational Planning and Development 5 Reward and Recognition Systems 6 HR Administration

10 What This Means HR function becomes recognized as a central business concern; Performance and delivery are integrated into line management Aims shift from securing compliance to winning commitment

11 The Future of HRM Integrate HR into Organization by: Allowing HR to form an essential part of management education and training so that HR is integrated into organizational strategies and line manager’s functions Investing in people with a long-term perspective Ensuring that external considerations are taken into account

12 Thank-you!