Introduction:
The digital transformation offered by the IT industry has brought a significant revolution in the way the world operates, impacting all other industries associated with it. Many organizations reach newer capacities, enable enhanced solutions, and cope with the technical, and procedural changes around the globe. To carry out all these changes, the need for an efficient team of highly skilled human resources is very important.
With this pandemic and other disruptions around the globe, several challenges took the focus, and through having a good HR team, the seamless functioning of an organization was ensured. Companies that encounter unforeseen challenges are unable to cope with the changes. Only the companies which can withstand the changes and challenges posed before them can revitalize themselves and can able to withstand the challenges.
Roles and responsibilities of HR:
Let us explore in detail the HR department, and the various benefits it brings to people and employees, what it contributes to an organization’s success as a whole.
- Building an organization of diversity and inclusion:
When IT companies are hiring talents, there would be people from various parts of the globe with diverse talents. They also bring with them their various cultures, beliefs, and experiences. HR must make everyone feel included. Many people with physical disabilities would also be a part of the organization. Enabling and bringing a lot of positivity and establishing good culture are one of the important roles of HR.
- Employee retention.
Recently, there was a big trend of Great resignation, where many talented people were shedding their jobs, causing attribution even in many large firms around the world. When there’s high employee turnover, it can negatively affect a company’s efficiency and reputation.It became the role of HR to effectively manage the talent pool.
- Recruitment and talent acquisition.
A perfectly augmented HR department is a boon for any company. Then, candidates are selected for the job and are first filtered based on their skillsets, and is also ensured that they would be a fitting resource adhering to the culture and values of the organization.
- Conflict Management And Resolution.
Disruptions are part of corporate life, and any organization needs an arm that can deal with hiccups professionally and maturely, with heart and compassion, of course, to protect the company and everyone involved. The real challenge of HR personnel lies in understanding the cause, finding a solution, and ensuring it is not repeated.
- Training and development.
Upskilling is very essential in the IT industry, and many companies have taken the onus of developing and enhancing the skills of their employees. This continuous education keeps the skills of employees up to date for they to bring modern and original ideas to the firm. To facilitate this and help the organization carry out its tasks, HR has a significant role.
- Maintaining organizational culture and relationships.
Many great companies faced a downhill when the proper culture along with interpersonal relationships within and outside the organization is not maintained well. An empowered team of HR set in goals, maintain a good environment,and establish a good ambiance.
- Company procedures, policies, and principles
The main aim of an HR department is not only to formulate the perfect procedures, policies, and principles that fit the culture of an organization but also to ensure that the people are adhering to them. It is also essential to make amends in the policy when required.
Conclusion:
Having an HR Department is statutory. The role of a well-established HR department functions as the backbone. Their role expands, taking care of the employees and organization and watching out for their needs and development, not only benefits the company but ensures the quality of life of everyone involved. In short, the success of any organization is vested in the hands of the HR, and how well they can function.