This was an interesting article that I found online ( http://tiny.cc/o71Rw ). The article discusses how far HR has come and where it is going in the future. The "administrative duties" associated with old HR have already been replaced by technology. HR managers will take on a more "people focused" role where they will move away from subjective people management to objective people management. HR professionals will use their knowledge and know-how to do more succession planning and staff development. Paper chasing will be left for technology to handle.
The issue that I see here is HR buying into this. Why would anyone embrace an idea that will essentially take away their job? I am very excited about the prospects of being in a more technologically advanced department, but I am uneasy about the possibility of having less HR positions available. On the other hand, the reason that I decided to get into HR is because I believe in the human aspect of business. If the job that I had strictly focused on the people in an organization, and less on the administrative functions, wouldn’t that be ideal for me? The answer to that is yes, provided that the ideal position will be out there waiting for me.
If HR is able to re-invent itself into a technologically savvy, strategic business partner, top talent will be attracted to this sector of business. Fewer positions, for more candidates would be the result. Competition to get into this field will increase as will salaries. Staying ahead of the game, constantly reinventing oneself is the key to survival in this field. I am excited and nervous at the same time about the evolution of the field. I am confident that I will be able to keep up, but nervous knowing that so many others will be doing the same, and we will all be fighting for the top positions in HR.
Looking forward to the future....and beyond
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