A thought-provoking article from 2003, that lists some 25 trends ranging from the importance of Internet/email, to how HR would no longer be able to add value at a strategic level. I guess most of the trends mentioned in the article have actually evolved the way its been mentioned, and probably will go in a similar direction. For example, the fact that companies would be working 24/7, defined benefit plans by companies, outsourcing of jobs, and health/child care and such are things that have definitely progressed as mentioned, and will probably do so even in the next 5 years or so.
However, there are things that probably haven't evolved to the same extent as mentioned in the article. For example, AI is still not doing all the knowledge discovery from the tons of data we have. Although, it is definitely headed in that direction, and probably a few years from now we'll fully realize its potential and amazing discoveries.
As far as trend of companies hiring HR people from business side (as compared to human resources side) is concerned, I don't agree that's the case. It is definitely important for HR to contribute at the strategic level, and as such the Human Resource Management needs to expand its horizons to include this function as well. Currently, HR is perceived as a stand-alone field, while in reality it needs to borrow from and contribute to other related fields to evolve as a well-rounded and sought after part of any organization.
In addition, HR needs to embrace the current technology to be competent and useful for the company and its employees. I would advise companies to make HRST training mandatory :)
1 comment:
great observations reema! thank you! jun
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