The newsletter from National HRD Network, Bangalore Chapter
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The newsletter from National HRD Network, Bangalore Chapter |
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| Jan 2004 Vol 1 Issue 1 |
New year is also a time for newer dreams, challenges and above all, a time for personal and professional renewal. Do come forward to use this medium of communication to express, learn and share from each other in a manner that will enhance value to all of us. We have exciting times ahead. As some of you may be aware, the 9th NHRD Conference will be anchored by us, and is scheduled to be held between Sept. 16-19. On this occasion, I would like to extend season's greetings to all of you and your family members. Many thanks & regards, R. Vidyasagar
This issue of HR Connect attempts to address some thought provoking HR issues like Employee development, Performance assessment metrics, Management of interpersonal conflict and others. Well, this ezine is not a stiff discourse either, as Ranjan's wisecracks prove. We need your feedback as a reader and industry observer. Inputs are invited - articles, letters, snippets, advertisements, including questions to Ranjan... anything that you feel is good enough to be shared within the NHRD community. Write to us at nhrd.bangalore@vsnl.net. We will be glad to hear from you. Regards, Edit Team |
Assessing Human Capital Many HR leaders say they are getting close to the "Holy Grail" of organizational measurement - Calculating with confidence the return on investment (ROI) of individual employees. They hope to determine who is generating how much profit per rupee of the company's investment in salary, benefits and training, and why to make the best use of their human capital. Employee ROI is a developing and complex science, with a series of breakthroughs, each building on the past work of many pioneers and improving understanding of how organizations build value. Read the full article| By Steve Bates from SHRM Online People development: The new mantra As the slowdown fades away, the HR Manager's job has become tougher and demands new strategies. Today, the HR department plays a key role in the company's overall business strategy. The focus of HR today is to create an agile organisation which can innovate rapidly and exceed client expectations constantly, rather than just managing people. Read the full article| By Punita Jasrotia Phukan from IT People
How to challenge the boss Raising questions or challenging the CEO could be critical to success in HR and company's future. Questioning the one in charge, of course, can make one anxiety-ridden, particularly during turbulent economic times. The natural reaction for many people whose decisions are questioned is defensiveness and resistance. So just how can a HR professional successfully challenge a CEO or other executive and convince that person to change his or her mind? Read the full article | By Pamela Babcock from SHRM Online Making the ego match a draw.. Often managers are heard saying "He is such a good guy, sound technical knowledge, great experience.if only he could get along with people better!!!" Interpersonal conflict in work place has emerged as a major issue for managers to tackle with. Conflicts drain people of energy and affects productivity-both long-term and short-term. One should learn to cope up with a work environment rife with potential conflicts. It is better to go prepared for the worst case scenario. Read the full article | By G. Desikamani, Chief Mentor, Mentor Consulting from IT People.
Best talents like to play good samaritan A truly whacky method to hire and retain best talents for your company is to allow them to play the good Samaritan in the company time occasionally!!! People like to feel good about where they work and what they do. Involving employees directly in various philanthropic projects can be a real morale booster. Read the full article | By Joseph Pereira from WSJ Career Journal Titles in lieu of raises It might be an old trick, but it still might work. If you really can't afford to give a raise to an employee, try giving him a better sounding title. Whether the strategy works depends on the individuals involved, but recruiters and pay consultants have drawn some broad conclusions. Read the full article | By Cheryl Winokur Munk from WSJ Career Journal
Virtual HR: Human Resources Management in the Information Age - Jones, John W. There is a shift throughout organizations and this book shows the driving forces of information technology, globalization, high-speed management, process reengineering, networked organizations, and the knowledge workers of today's workforce. The book examines the use of resources such as the World Wide Web, company Intranets and other technologies now in use by human resource professionals. Read the excerpts from Amazon.com. Available for purchase from Fabmall.com. |
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