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Changing trends in HRM the global perspective

The world is changing rapidly in many areas some of the main areas were technology, economic, social and psychological understanding. These changers influence the human resource management numerous way.  Some of the upcoming trends that are observed in the HRM can be listed as Globalization, work force diversity, changing skill requirements, corporate downsizing and contingent work force. (Andrew, 2016)

Globalization and its implication

In the 21st century world has become a small village and in the field of business it doesn’t have any boundaries. The companies have become multinational and HR department should employ people with different knowledge, skills and attitudes. This challenge can easily meet by giving necessary training to individuals to face the changing trends, these individuals must gain the working knowledge of language and culture, depending on customs and laws of a company establish county.
As the global workforce comes to action, presently the HRM should give necessary training to facilitate people to be more flexible in their practices. Since they are coming in different backgrounds (countries) cultures and customs. If the HRM focuses on necessary trainings organizational conflicts could be minimize. (Elliot, 2017)

Work force diversity

When considering the current work force, it consists with different gender, age, values, personality characteristics, religions and educational backgrounds, when diversity becomes more eminent, the potential benefits also increase. These benefits are better creativity, decision making and innovations that will help to increase organization’s competitiveness. (Taylor, 2001) Other than that gender and nationality also cater to the diversity of the organization. HRM also should pay attention to age differences when conducting trainings. so that will help effectively manage to deal with each other and pay respect to each other.

Changing skill requirements

A company needs skilled labour who are very important to its smooth functionality. When considering the competitiveness, productivity and quality of the work force. If the labour is unskilled if will be translate into significant loses for the organization, in terms of poor quality work and low productivity. When high skill deficiencies in labour, it will increase accidents and complaints by customers. Changing skill requirements will need more number of jobs, with more education and high level of language proficiency than present. HRM department need to conduct suitable trainings, implement short term programs to bridge the skill gap and deficiencies of work force.

Andrew, R. A., 2016. linkedin. [Online] Available at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/15-current-trends-human-resource-management-rutaihwa-aristides-andrew [Accessed 22.12. 2017 at 12:30].

Elliot,L.,2017. Theguardian. [Online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/24/millions-uk-workers-risk-replaced-robots-study-warns [Accessed 23. 12 2017 at 10:45].


Taylor, C., (2001). Creating the multicultural organization: A strategy for capturing the power of diversity. 1ST ed. University of Michigan business school.

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  1. UnknownDecember 28, 2017 at 6:46 AM

    Its discusses future of HR. Valuable points..

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  2. prathapDecember 28, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    impressive article with deep references. Keep up the good work!!

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