Change Management in Human Resource Managment

Change management in human resource management
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Change management in human resource management
Introduction
Human resource management involves the management of the workforce of an organization or human resource. This department is responsible for hiring, selection, training, evaluation and compensation of employees. In addition, it oversees the leadership of the organization and culture while at the same time ensuring that it complies with employment and labor laws. It is the work of the HRM department to act as a link between the organization and the employees in situations where employees are supposed to know something pertaining to the organization (Tyson, 2006). It should be noted clearly that human resources are the most significant assets of every organization and if they are not managed well, the business can never be successful. Human resource management can also be termed as the strategic approach to the attainment, motivation, growth and management of the human resources of the organization. It also shapes a suitable corporate culture and introduces programs which replicate and support the main values of the organization and its success. Change is inevitable and it is necessary for any business if it wants to prosper. This paper therefore seeks to understand the role of change in human resource management and the implications of it because change is not always welcomed by all and in many cases, there is resistance which must be dealt with by the human resource management department.
Role of human resource management
Human resource management concerns itself with the development and growth of individuals and the organization in which they are operating. Therefore, it is not only involved in developing and securing individual talents, but also in executing programs that improve communication and teamwork between the employees themselves so that to nurture the development of the organization. The main responsibilities that are related to human resource management are job investigation and staffing, organization and employment of work force, measurement and assessment of the performance of the workforce, implementation of compensation system for employees, specialized development of workers and work force maintenance (Tyson, 2006).
Change management in human resource management
Change management is an organizational process that focuses on assisting employees acknowledge and embraces changes in their present organizational environment or business. It can also e defined as use of basic structures and tools to manage any efforts of organizational change. The main goal here is to reduce the impact of change on employees and avoid distractions. On the other hand, change management can only be successful if there is effective communication that notifies the stakeholders the reasons why change is needed so that they are not caught unaware by the change, leading to resistance (Mills, 2003). However, the human resource management must provide effective education and training to provide relevant skills to the employees so that they understand the need for change and embrace it. In addition, personal counseling should be provided to reduce fears that are related to change. In many cases, change is not welcomed as there are challenges that come with it and employees are usually worried that they might lose their job, hence, they should be trained and anything should be communicated to them in time to avoid hiccups. When the change is introduced, it should be monitored closely to make sure that it works and to ensure that all employees are conversant with the new change and this results to productivity.
There has been change in the face of human resource management and it needs to be managed. The main change is the new technology which has drastically altered the business scene. Due to advancement in information technology, there has been change in the way in which business interrelate with one another and their employees. Therefore, this implies that communication has been made efficient and easier than in the past and this has led to many employees losing their job because work which would have required a lot of staff is now being done by machines and few employees. ...