Human Resources - Taking New Directions

Some theories that were once thought to be tooversa), it is mandatory that companies also
unfeasible or unrealistic to be practiced, have beenconcentrate their efforts on establishing informal
efficiently incorporated into the work culture today. Ainteractions and relationships with them.
few of these are listed below.Goals can be achieved only when a strong bond
More Than Formal Learningexists between employees and with the organization
Experts agree that learning should not be confinedsimultaneously.
merely to classrooms but, in a break with traditionalThe Concept of FlexTime
thinking, should be based on experiential training as well.Earlier, companies usually refrained from adopting
In other words, experimental learning and training shouldflexible time practices due to common misconceptions
be encouraged since it not only helps to promote teamof fixed work schedules and "face time". In reality
efforts but also enables the team to move towardsflextime, if practiced efficiently, can prove to be rather
business goals and objectives efficiently.beneficial because it offers employees the flexibility to
A Different Approach To The Compensation Issuecomplete their duties effectively and have schedules
Popularly known as the cafeteria approach, this is athat work for them personally.
refreshing break from the routine fixed salary thatAlthough flextime refers to the adjustment of working
used to be the norm of every organization. With thehours with a view to meet employees' needs, it does
introduction of the new concept called the CTC, ornot in any way indicate compromising the quality work.
cost to the company, both employer and employeeThe Advantages of Telecommuting
find themselves in a winning situation.Thanks to the latest technological advances, it is now
Since it's the employee who gets to structure hispossible to allow employees to work from home,
compensation package with the options provided; CTCrather than be in the office all day. This is a boon for
leaves absolutely no room for any complaintspeople who are more productive and effective when
regarding financial issues.they operate from their homes. Telecommuting is an
The end result is that both parties are satisfied.ideal solution for jobs that do not require direct
Building Bondsinteraction with customers, or if a company does not
Merely attracting candidates is not the primary area ofwant to pay for unnecessary expenses such as
focus in Human Resources today. Retention ofrenting extra office space or installing new phone and
employees is also vital. Since employees today believecomputer lines.
in the concept of working to live (rather than vice