HR : the New Agenda / Paul Norman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norman, Paul, 1962- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personnel management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (229 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Johannesburg, South Africa : KR Publishing, [2022]

Summary:

The world has changed irrevocably and a new way of life and work in every aspect is now a reality. This requires HR to review its priorities and place renewed emphasis on being human and building effective human systems and human organisations._x000D__x000D_The old ways of "doing HR" will no longer be relevant and it is time for HR to reimagine itself in a post-Covid world. This new role will demand a "new style" of HR professional, which is what Paul Norman and 17 fellow HR leaders address in HR: The New Agenda._x000D__x000D_The contents include: _x000D_* HR at the Centre_x000D_* The New World of Work_x000D_* The Power of Purpose_x000D_* Changing Perspectives on Employee Health and Wellness_x000D_* Increasing Social Capital_x000D_* Radical New Talent Management Strategies_x000D_* People Development for the New World of Work_x000D_* New IR/ER Dispensation in the Post Covid Workplace_x000D_* Reinventing Remuneration, Benefits and Recognition_x000D_* The New Diversity and Inclusion Realities_x000D_* Governance and Ethics for the 2020s and Beyond_x000D_* Agility and Innovation_x000D_* Developing a Growth Mindset_x000D_* Preparing the HR leader for the Future_x000D__x000D_The Authors include _x000D__x000D_Prof Kurt April; Vanisha Balgobind; Johan Botes; Dr Mark Bussin; Daniela Christos; Wilhelm Crous; Gideon du Plessis; Shelagh Goodwin; Selo Govender; Akona Makoboka; Andrew Millson; Penny Milner Smythe; Jasmin Pillay; Thuli Tabudi; Ninette van Aarde; Dr Dieter Veldsman; Prof Edward Webster_x000D__x000D_Among the companies featured are: Accenture; Discovery; Exxaro; Food Lovers Market; Media24; MTN; Microsoft; Momentum and Spar.

Contents:

Intro

Endorsements

Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

About the Editor

About the Contributors

Foreword by Dr Hischam El-Agamy

Introduction

About The Book

Chapter 1: HR at the Centre by Paul Norman

The Pandemic

The New Normal

Disruption and Discontinuous Change

The New HR Priorities

Conclusion

Chapter 2: The New World of Work by Paul Norman

The Digitisation of Everything

The Hybrid Workplace

Automation, Robotics and the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR)

The Gig Economy

Generation Z

Chapter 3

Chapter 3: The Power of Purpose by Andrew Millson

Where it All Began

A Look in the Mirror

Conscious Capitalism

Love and Fear

Acknowledging our Impact on the World

Key Principles in the Journey to Being More Purpose-Led

Chapter 4: Radical New Talent Management Strategies for a Radical New Workplace by Selo Govender

The Age of the Open, Fluid Talent Economy

Traditional Talent and Succession Management is being "Turned on its Head"

Democratising Talent Management in the New World of Work… The Need for Social Connection

Chapter 5: People Development for the New World of Work by Vanisha Balgobind

Embracing the Future of Work

The Learning Organisation

The Employee Value Proposition as a Key Differentiator

Smart Workforce

Defining Capabilities

Accelerating Reskilling and Upskilling

Lifelong Learning and Self-learning

The Role of Leadership and Mindsets

Challenges Affecting People Development Post the Pandemic

The Exxaro Story

Our People, Our Heartbeat! Taking our People into the Future

Exxaro's People Strategy

Chapter 6: Reinventing Remuneration, Benefits and Recognition for the New Reality by Dr Mark Bussin &amp

Daniela Christos

Introduction.

100 Year Old Remuneration Trends

Organisational Changes Resulting from Covid-19

Work from Anywhere

Further Covid-19 Trends

Changing with Change

Remuneration Committees and Remunerating Executives

Owning your Space

Organisational Imperatives

Chapter 7: Multiple Perspectives on a Possible New IR/ER Dispensation for the Post Covid-19 World of Work

7.1 Informal Workers and Flexible Organisation Seizing the Covid Moment*

The African Labour Market

Informal Workers and Hybrid Organisation

New Opportunities for Worker Organising

7.2 A new IR Dispensation in the New World of Work

The Effect Covid-19 had on Collective Industrial Relations

The Effect of Unemployment on a New Union-Employer Bargaining Model

Alternative Transition Towards a New Bargaining Model

Centralised Collective Bargaining under Pressure

Movement towards Pluralism

Impact of Job Security and Loss of Income on Strike Action

Post-Covid-19 and the Impact on Trade Unions: Responding to the New World of Work

Digital and Cyber Unions and their Links to Youth

Rendering an Individual Service

7.3 Is it Time for a New IR Dispensation in the New World of Work?

The post-Covid World

The post-Covid Workplace

Working from Home

Impact on Employee Relations

Reconsidering Employee Relations Strategies

Legal Landscape

7.4 Is it Time for a New Employee Relations Dispensation in the Future World of Work?

New Forms of Work and Employment Situations

Diverse Working Conditions, Shifting Time Variables and the Dispersed Workplace

The Emergence of Multi-faceted Performance Management Processes

Activism versus Trade Unionism

Social Dynamics and the Employer's Duty of Care

Conclusion.

Chapter 8: The New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Realities and Challenges

The World of Work

Underlying Philosophies Shaping Organisational Perspectives and Approaches

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business Case

New DEI Challenges

Lived Experiences through Storytelling Approaches

Focus on Black and White Fatigue

Inclusive Leadership

Chapter 9: Increasing Social Capital Through Employee Engagement, Employee Experience and Belonging: The Spar Ltd Story

People: The Key to Competitive Advantage

Engagement through Individual and Organisational Alignment

Social Capital: The Strategic Execution Imperative

Chapter 10: Bringing The Human Back into the Workplace: Changing Perspectives on Employee Health and Well-being

A Brief History of Wellness and Well-being

Well-being Enters the Workplace and World of Work

Repositioning Employee Well-being on the Strategic Agenda

From Theory to Practice: The Momentum Metropolitan (MMH) Case

Humanising the Employee People Persona

Adopting a Holistic Approach Towards Human Well-being

Implications for the Future

Chapter 11: The New Challenges for HR: The Governance of Ethics for the 2020s and Beyond

Global Trends Shaping the Organisational Governance Agenda

The New Scope of Organisation Governance: The Extended Enterprise

New Sources of Insight for the Expanded HR Role

Guidance From International and Multilateral Organisations

Foreign Bribery Legislation and Related Guidance Documents

Research, Best Practices and Partnerships with Civil Society Organisations

New Notions of Cross-Cultural Morality from The Field of Social Anthropology

Better Understanding of Brain Function from The Field of Neuroscience.

Improved Insight into The Role of Cognitive Biases in Decision-Making

Invaluable New Insights from The Burgeoning Field of Behavioural Economics

Implications for the New HR Ethics Agenda

Chapter 12: Agility and Innovation - The Ultimate Organisational Coping Mechanism

The Case of Media24

A Disrupted Industry: The Challenge

What Do We Mean by Agility and Innovation?

What Drives Agility and Innovation in Organisations?

A Practical Framework for Agility and Innovation

Chapter 13: Developing a Growth Mindset - The Route to Flourishing Organisations

Falling in Love with a Culture: Where Company and Personal Values First Met

The Microsoft Story: Planting the Roots of a Growth Mindset

Culture as Organisational Glue

Where Leaders are Equals: Joining Hands for Cultural Change

A Growth Mindset in Action: A Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Bringing Inclusivity into the New World of Work

How Modern HR can Encourage a Growth Mindset in this New World of Work

Accelerating Culture Change through Technology

Technology as an Enabler in Hiring, Retaining and Developing Diverse Talent

A Growth Mindset in Action: Investing in Employee Experience and Engagement

Where Growth Mindsets meet Data and Analytics to help Employees find Better Ways to Work

Finding the Sweet Spot between Technology and Culture: Lessons we have Learnt

Chapter 14: Preparing The HR Leader for the Future: Capabilities and Ongoing Development

Challenges for the HR Professional

HR Capabilities

HR Capabilities for a Future-Fit HR Practitioner

HR Leadership

Education and Research for the New HR Agenda

References

Index.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Norman, Paul HR: the New Agenda

ISBN:

9781869229344

OCLC:

1295280309