Enabling the workforce
HR, as an integral function of the organisation, needs to
rise up to the occasion and take every step needed to make the organisation an
exemplary workplace for its people
Workplaces have evolved and how! Not only have the
organisations raised their bar as far as the salaries and perks are concerned,
they have also gone a step ahead by making sure that employees are taken care
of well both, in terms of professional growth and personal well-being. More and
more organisations are shifting their focus towards making their employees a
priority over other things. In turn, these organisations benefit through
excellent performance, employees who plan long stints with such organisations,
and improved overall results across segments.
When it comes to the manufacturing industry, it is
all the more so. With difficult work conditions at many a places, employees
look forward to work with an organisation that not only boosts their morale by
rewarding them now and again through financial and nonfinancial recognitions,
but also wellness programmes and opportunities for growth. And, in all of this,
the culture and the value system of the organisation play a great role. Talking
about the same, Rajeshwar Tripathi – chief people officer, M&M Ltd, says,
“’Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ holds true for every organisation.
Organisations proactively work towards creating a rise culture of challenging
conventions, thinking alternatively and driving positive change in everything.
Well-defined employee value propositions focus on recognition for
outperformance, creating an empowering environment and providing abundant
learning opportunities. Progressive organisations constantly take feedback from
their own people and benchmark the industry best. Simplistic yet strategic and
innovative approach to initiatives which foster speedy sponsorship and easy
connect with internal stakeholders is something that works for most
organisations.”
In such changing times, the role of the HR needs to
gradually change from being transactional to being a strategic business
partner. HR departments in the organisations need to focus on 2-3 key areas
namely, and be the custodians for culture, talent and prepare the organisation,
to not only deliver on the current, but the future as well. Talking about the
role of HR in the same, Manav Kapur, executive director, Steelbird
International, says, “HR’s role is very critical in making an organisation an
ideal place to work. I strongly believe that an organisation which is most
sought after by people to work is an organisation with greater practices. So,
in order to attract talent in an organisation, good HR practices are the need.
An organisation’s culture and making others ready for it is something that the
HR needs to focus on. The HR must ideally follow the things that it pronounces
before other employees.”
There is absolutely no doubt in the fact that
effective internal communication and transparency are the body and soul of a
healthy organisation. Additionally, motivating its people for setting realistic
goals and helping them outperform these goals while rewarding the workforce for
each achievement is a box that HR should regularly tick.
“HR needs to create innovative structures that build
synergies and be mindful of changing demographics. Another emerging focus area
for us is to understand the ‘Future of Work’ which includes the human
experience, the physical experience and the digital experience. HR plays a
significant role to drive consistent employee experiences in these areas and
align employee deliverables accordingly,” says Tripathi to conclude.
KAMINI.KULSHRESHTHA@timesgroup.com
ET28Nov18
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