Strategic HRM Aligning HR Practices with Business Goals.
Introduction
Strategic human resource management (SHRM) is essential for
aligning human resource management with organizational goals. SHRM integrates
human resource functions such as recruiting, training and performance
management into the overall business strategy, ensuring that human capital
leads to organizational success. This approach outlines how HR moves from a
support function to being strategically leveraged to achieve business goals, as
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A key principle of SHRM is the alignment of HR practices
with business strategy (Becker & Huselid, 2006). This includes how human
resource processes such as talent acquisition and development are used to move
towards long-term organizational goals. For example, performance management
systems under SHRM are designed to ensure that employee efforts contribute to
the achievement of key business metrics such as profitability and market
expansion (Wright & McMahan, 1992). In hiring, SHRM focuses only on current
needs. Rather than recruiting people with skills relevant to the company's
future direction.
Furthermore, SHRM requires continuous learning and skill
development to enable employees to adapt in a changing business environment
(Ulrich & Dulebohn, 2015). By strategically investing in employee training,
companies must prepare their workforce to meet future challenges and shape
their businesses to give them a competitive edge.
Conclusion
SHRM is very important to achieve the basic goals of an
organization. This alignment not only improves operational efficiency but also
boosts employee performance and engagement. HRM can be successful in
competitive market by properly managing their strategy.
Reflection
The importance of SHRM to organizational success is
something I know from experience at Seylan Bank. The Bank's HR practices such
as training and development are designed to align with the Bank's strategic
goals. Employees are regularly trained to adapt to new banking technologies and
customer service standards, ensuring that they contribute to the bank's growth.
Performance management is also closely linked to the bank's objectives,
motivating staff to achieve goals that lead to business growth. This alignment
ensures that the workforce is motivated and focused on achieving the bank's
long-term vision.
References
- Becker, B. E., & Huselid, M. A. (2006). Strategic
Human Resources Management: Where Do We Go from Here? Journal of Management,
32(6), 898-925.
- Wright, P. M., & McMahan, G. C. (1992). Theoretical
Perspectives for Strategic Human Resource Management Journal of Management,
18(2), 295-320.
- Ulrich, D., & Dulebohn, J. H. (2015). Are We There
Yet? What’s Next for HR? Human Resource Management Review, 25(2), 188-204.
Insightful and thorough discussion on SHRM. Your points about aligning HR practices with business strategy and emphasizing continuous learning are crucial for long-term success. Well-researched and articulate. Great job!
ReplyDeleteExcellent overview! Aligning HR practices with business strategy is crucial for sustainable success. Continuous learning and adaptability truly empower employees to meet future challenges effectively.
ReplyDeleteConventional businesses models treat HRM as non value adding fractions and recommend to outsource the activities. But with the strategical approaches of SHRM it has been proven that it is also a value adding fractions. In the scope of strategical approach, HRM professionals should adhere to the frame of ethics and other wise the core values of HRM can be extinct.
ReplyDeleteStrategic human resource management goes a long way in ensuring that human resource practices support organizational goals for effectiveness improved operations and employee satisfaction. This will make organizations focus on the incorporation of talent management and continuous learning in an effort to better arm the workforce against future challenges hence it assures overall success. It changes the mindset toward seeing human resources not just as a support function but as a strategic partner.
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