Preparing people for the future: the next agenda for HRM

Article Abstract:

Managers are having to be more adaptable, learn new skills and be prepared to develop their expertise as corporate organizational change increases. Organizations of the future are likely to demand more from their managers as they constantly change. Jobs will be less secure making managers into individual contributors who are prepared to move on as business dictates. Human resource managers have an important role in helping managers prepare for changes in the workplace. Research found the incidence of stress related illness had increased by 500%, by the 1990s, compared to the 1950s.

Management Theory & Techniques, Methods, Management, Executives, Organizational change, Vocational guidance

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The changing role of HR managers in Europe

Article Abstract:

Continuing change in Europe business is placing pressure on the traditional role of human resources (HR) managers. Research in the UK shows that the human resources function is being devolved to line management and reflects the general tendency for all management to become less specialised. Organisations expect HR managers to become more business-orientated and to influence new business strategies in a more proactive way. HR managers are facing the dilemma of being less involved in personnel management while trying not be too specialised to be valuable in other business functions.

Practice, Human resource directors

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The changing psychological contract: the human resource challenge of the 1990s

Article Abstract:

Psychological contracts are claimed to define employment relationship between the worker and the employer, and also monitor mutual expectations. The way that the concept has changed recently is detailed, along with the implications of such changes. An overview of the new psychological contract is given, together with tips on motivation, avoiding burn-out, management style, cross-functional teamwork, and the building of personal and organisational pride.

Psychological aspects, Labor relations

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