Effective Human Resource Manager

Effective Human Resource (HR) Manager

Being a successful HR manager or a Supervisor is really a challenging job. It is often said that most of the time it is immediate supervisor or HR manager who has the ability to determine the employee turnover in an organisation. HR manager being responsible to execute HR functions (recruitment, training and development, HR planning and so on), should ensure that the business is operating smoothly. 

The HR manager is a generalist who administers and co-ordinates programs cutting across functional areas. The HR manager is expected to know about all areas of HRM as he/she has to oversee the implementation of the HR policies at the facility and advise the line managers relating to HR issues. HR manager should also ensure that the plans at the local level are consistent with the overall corporate objectives, while also ensuring an effective co-ordination between employees and bosses.As such, in order to be effective at these tasks, HR manager need to possess certain qualities and skills. Some of those qualities and traits include:

1.      Organized

HR manager needs to keep an organized focus on works based on priorities, strong time management skills, organized files and personal efficiency etc. Swift and proper management of the records of the employees and making them assessable whenever required must be ensured.

2.      Strategic Orientation

HR manager shall act in a proactive way regarding with the HR issues and activities. Forward-thinking HR professionals assume a leadership role and influence management strategic path. They put focus on the employees as the most crucial asset of the organization and emphasize for investment on them.

3.      Fairness and Employee Trust

Ensuring fairness in treating employees with regard to appraisal and compensation is essential. Successful HR professionals demonstrate fairness. Clear and effective communication, open door policy, and fair and effective implementation of HR policies and practices must be ensured. Similarly HR manager shall also gather the support of the employees while ensuring an effective communication between the top level management and the employees.

4.      Business Ethics

HR manager should ensure that a standardized and acceptable level of ethics and discipline is maintained by the employees and the grudges and complaints are handled in a righteous manner.

5.      Focus on Duality

Sometime role of HR manager is conflicting as he/she needs to make decision to protect the individual, and other times to protect the organization, its cultures, values and norms. Hence a balanced focus on duality is needed.

6.      Knowledge of Technology

Nowadays technology has been a driving force to enhance the HR productivity and efficiency. Most successful HR manager is capable of making a successful use of technological developments in executing their task easily yet ensuing effectiveness.

7.      Result Oriented and Continuous Improvement

HR manager must consider the objective orientation to HR functions. Attaining of the particular result in the most significant fashion is essential. Besides, HR manager should also focus on continuous improvement of HR policies and practices.

8.      Cultural Leader and so on

Managing the cultural diversity demands a HR manager to have a wider understanding of the various culture of the broader society. Knowledge of various cultures will help a HR manager to understand the cultural sentiments of the people and helps him/her to act accordingly by formulating appropriate HR policies and system.

(P.S:-The views presented above are based on my personal observation, experiences and learning. Any kinds of suggestions and feedback will be highly appreciated.  )

Being an entrepreneur:What does it take?

Wanting to be a great Entrepreneur!!!  What does it take??? I have made a study, some discussions and the like. Well, there are many traits that are considered important for starting a venture- Being an entrepreneur. However, some of them are as follows:-

1.       Aptitude for learning and Growing

One of the most essential traits to be possessed by an aspiring entrepreneur is Aptitude for learning and Growth. Your learning acumen will help you to master the skills needed to learn and perform the task effectively and efficiently. This will help you to get things done promptly.

2.       Proven communicational skills

Sharing of what you know is important for being an entrepreneur. Exchanging of ideas and views regarding a particular business concern is always considered important in a corporate culture. Fluency in official language both written and spoken is a must. Powerful communication abilities will also help you to convince and motivate people.

3.       Courage

Yes it takes courage to really start something that you have been dreaming of. Great ideas and courage is usually an unusual combination. Many people possess good and innovative ideas but do not have enough courage to start the venture and vice-versa.

4.       Managing Stress

Needless to say, life confronts you with many ups and down. Be prepared for many punches and pinches. Work-load pressure, highly set targets, challenging working conditions etc. are the basics of the corporate culture. Many ambiguous situations may come in your way, crush and trash them!!!

5.       Perseverance

Many times in life, it is hard to consistently focus on what you want. Sometimes you might want to take a long break with regard to what you are doing!!! However, be focused; be passionate on what you do. Love what you do. Commitment, hard work, patience and endurance are must!

Imagine the results. A day will come when you can say, with a happy soul, Perseverance Pays!

6.       Team work and adaptability

Being a team player is a must for achieving what you really want. Learning to function in a team- setting is important as most of the times you have to work together with colleagues. Adopt yourself to the team as soon as possible. This will help you to commence your work activities in a lucid and effective way.

7.       Positive attitude and Optimistic

There is nothing wrong in being optimistic. Well said, “An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity”.  Being optimistic helps you to be more attached to your goal and encourages you to put an extra level of effort.

8.       Creativity

Developing of Greatest business ideas does not necessarily require highly commended Business Principles. Proliferation of finest business ventures have been attained just by tapping the business environment around us. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Learning from mistakes and applying them in an existing business environment helps you to be more creative.

9.       Work life balance

Balancing of work and life is one of the major contemporary work related challenges.  Being an entrepreneur may require you to put an extra effort, time and money in your venture. In the want of getting Successful, you may jeopardize your Work-life balance. So mastering to balance work along with family is also an essential factor that an enthusiastic entrepreneur must have.

10.   Endless Motivation

It is often said, self motivation is the best motivation! Being self-motivated and keeping your subordinates motivated is a challenging work. Visualizing of the target aim and longing to achieve the same may help you to derive motivation, adding optimistic approach and extra level of energy on your effort.

       

# What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?

 (P:S -The ideas presented above are my personal views. Any kind of suggestions and corrections will be highly appreciated. )