Challenges of HRM

The HR has the handle many challenges like, change management, conflict management, managing multi-generational workforce, managing 5R's, workforce diversity, globalization, striking work life balance, succession planning etc.

Major challenges in human resource management

1)      Outsourcing Human Resource activities 

      Now it is a trend of outsourcing the Human Resource activities to outside. suppliers and contractors so that functions like employees hiring, their training and development as well as maintenance of statutory records can be done by them on behalf of the large firms.

As well as Outsourcing also has a negative side too, there is a fear and apprehension for the situation when there will be loss of jobs due to extinction of Human Resource department in the organization.

2)      BPO and Call centers

BPO means the contracting out or handing over of activities formerly performed in- house to the outside firms so that the main firm can concentrate fully on its most important functions.

Advantages of BPO

·         It is based on cost advantage and sound economic reasons.

·         BPO Companies are specialized (maintenance services, data processing, accounting, and other administrative support activities)

·         the outsider is reducing the company’s risk

·         BPO is an important and effective tool to operations of a company in order to improve organizational flexibility, cut cycle time, speed decision- making, and reduces coordination costs.

3)      To balance work-life

The matter that is going to raise here is how to balance the work with the personal life of an employee. Work-life balance are making employees happier and more productive. But still many companies are hesitating to investigate, implement or experiment the work life balance programs because they believe this problem is a personal problem not an organizational issue.

4)      To make Human Resource activities ethical

It is a duty of Human Resource Manager to build an ethical climate in the organization. The human resource manager should be the ideal one for ethical behavior. Unfortunately, it is observed that human resource managers are often accused of being dishonest and these dishonest people cannot expect honesty from others. They are known for accepting bribe from hiring firms, caterers, transport operators and real estate developers.

5)      To manage diversity

Employees of the organizations are belonging to different background.

There should be proper communication between the employer and employee in an organization. For this, it is required to deliver speeches by senior executives.

6)      Attitude towards unions

Unionization may sometime result strikes, spoiled labour relations, low production and low revenues etc. in the organization.

7)      Globalization

The impact of globalization is revolutionary. It has bought a new dimension in the global economy.

8)      Organizational restructuring

The structures of organizations are changing along with the fundamental changes in economy of a country and thus the relationships between them have also been transformed.

9)      Changed employee expectations

Employee expectations and attitudes are changing along with the changes in workforce demographics. Job security, lucrative remuneration.

Conclusion

Companies have capital, technology and Human resources but HRM are exactly those that can directly assist facing with challenges. Capital can be easily created. The technology can be easily upgraded and thrive. HR teams are the ones that should encourage the organization to move through each subsequent challenge with great courage, motivation and determination (Ilija Kjiroski, N.D.).

 

References

Villanova University, (2020) Human Resource Management Challenges. [online] Villanova. Available from: https://www.villanovau.com/resources/hr/human-resource-management-challenges/ [Accessed 2 April 2021].

Kjiroski, I. (N.D.) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –NEW CHALLENGES IN THE MODERN ERA. [online]. Available from: https://www.eapm.org/wp-content/uploads/Macedonia-HRM-challenges-of-the-modern-era.pdf [Accessed 3 April 2021].