This Is What’s Wrong With Human Resources – And How To Change It

The worst thing we ever did in corporate America was to take the most vital part of any company – the people powering it – and label it so dismissively as “human resources.” The result is the institutionalized mediocrity plaguing many legacy companies today. A pandemic that will only become more problematic as we advance into the post-digital age: a world of agile, talent-focused companies that are set up to disrupt, excel and grow. The rise of HR can be traced back to the dawn of the industrial age, and the reason behind its creation is also at the very core of what renders it obsolete today. Businesses have always thrived on the process of making ever slightly better things, in ever improving ways. It’s time to accept that machines are best at being machines and celebrate what being a human is all about: not least our ability to question, challenge and adapt. The characteristics necessary to survive in large corporations are not just unhelpful, but downright detrimental in startups and agile tech companies. The post-digital economy thrives on difference, diversity, and divergent thinking. Whether you are a distinguished company with a storied legacy or a bold startup, the key to your growth lies in the talent you hire, retain and empower. The companies that can get people to feel empowered, to feel free to show their passions both in and outside of work, to drive change by employing the full range of their talents, to express their curiosity and uncensored enthusiasm, are the ones best positioned to thrive in the future. let’s stop looking at talent purely through the lens of acquisition and let’s see people as more than just human resources.

Reference : https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/02/human-resources-disrupt-talent-recruitment-retention/

Dr. Maria Grace Herlina, S.Sos.,MM. & R.Andri Nugraha