Can HR professionals look beyond the standard roles and think of taking up disruptive roles in politics or government?
This is crazy” or “Are you out of your senses” etc. etc. will be your first reaction to the title! However, it might be surprising today but the future calls for it. The subject is sufficient enough to create ripples in your mind and on the other hand, makes the author more responsible to justify this ‘new set of opportunities’. In fact, by touching this topic, I am trying to link the development of society by putting the ‘right skills at the right place’!
The HR fraternity has been witnessing HR’s evolution – from being a support function to being a business partner. It has been a long successful journey but one that has also been full of challenges and bottlenecks. Let us not forget the contribution and efforts of our erstwhile senior HR professionals of 70s, 80s and even 90s who have laid the strong foundation of HR function to be able to attain this level today. HR has evolved as an enabler and process champion. While the focus has moved on to drive business performance, the focus on behavior and culture has emerged as one of the critical focus areas of HR. Today, HR is no more merely a policy custodian; rather it has emerged as policy influencer. And that is the turning point for HR. It is time now to think beyond the boundaries!
Is it not important to introspect and identify areas of our society that can be influenced by HR professionals and their skills? I strongly feel that it is time for HR professionals to look beyond the standard roles and think of taking up disruptive roles in politics or government, and aspire to become ministers. Yes, you heard it right! Your next ministers should be HR professionals as they are most qualified to be so. And here are number of reasons to support this proposal.
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