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Hi all,Just wanted to share my opinion on this topic. If we look at any strategies of HR, may it be motivational strategies, recruitment, or compensation, they are all like a sword, with sharp edges. The question is, WHO is holding this sword, and what are his i...
@psyched:> I agree with what Rajnish stated. People try to demean what you are doing. But allow me to restate what I had stated earlier on another topic: Unless and until there is genuine commitment from the top management, no credible HR can survive. Many of th...
Hi all,Why do people in the organization hate HR professionals? Why does the HR department not hold a good reputation in the organization?Regards,SaurabhSelf-aggrandizement and belittling others is basic human nature to differentiate oneself from others. Is ther...
I am witness to situations as well when people try to demean the work you do. HR has changed and has evolved in the last 10 years; the value which was earlier "buried" now has come to the fore. Organisations are in cognizance of the tangible benefits HR brings i...
Hi,Well said!To be precise, a trainer in today's competitive scenario has to be a 'Generalist'. By generalist, I mean, he/she has to be a Marketer, Financialist, and a Systems Administrator, all in one, if he needs to drive 'training'.
Hi everyone,This is a pretty light post, but I would love to hear some of your thoughts on this issue.As someone involved in the field of Training and Performance Improvement, I have found that it is becoming increasingly necessary to market ourselves to the wor...
Business Acumen for TrainersBusiness acumen is a must for any aspects of HR activities. For trainers, it is not only relevant and important, but it is also critical as it impacts the results and outcomes in areas like:- Knowledge level- Sales results- Revenue- P...
I very much agree with Ram's sentiments.Ram's posting outlines the 'what' - the challenge is in getting the 'how' right.Arguably, the HRD/L&D professional of the future must, in some respects, be a business person with a deep understanding of HR/L&D. Not an HRD/...
Dear RamI fully agree with you. HR professional should talk the language understood by the people.For Directors / Top Management 'ROI' language would be more appreciated andFor Staff 'Learning’s for Self Development' (that is ultimately going to contribute to RO...
Ram -I agree completely. Too many HR professionals lose credibility by failing to understand and use the values and language of business.In contrast, I worked with the executive team at a major hospital. The CEO told me he would not hold important meetings if th...