In today’s increasingly dynamic and digitally driven world, organizations have come to face the inescapable reality of constant change and evolution. The sheer pace of business and digital transformation has forced them to remodel their structures, strategies, and particularly their human resources (HR) processes. More than ever, the development and retention of talented Human Capital has emerged as the primary strategic resource and competitive advantage in this new era.
Human Resources, once considered an auxiliary function, has evolved to become a core driver in business strategy. This transition necessitates the execution of three central processes: Building, Linking, and Bonding. In the words of Dr. Dawkins Brown, Executive Chairman of Dawgen Global, “The journey towards strategic HR is not merely about implementing new processes. It’s about cultivating a culture that empowers, connects, and engenders a sense of belonging in the workforce.”
Building
The first pillar, ‘building,’ underscores the importance of fostering a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce. It involves meticulous talent acquisition, effective onboarding, and continuous employee development. In a rapidly evolving digital economy, skills have a shorter shelf-life. Hence, HR must focus on a ‘build’ strategy, developing employees’ skills continually to match the dynamic business requirements. This process also includes creating leadership pipelines to ensure a smooth succession and continuity in the organization’s strategic direction.
Linking
‘Linking’ represents the formation and nurturing of an intricate network of relationships within the organization. This process involves creating an environment that promotes seamless communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across all levels and units of the organization. This interconnectedness not only improves the organization’s agility and ability to respond to changes but also cultivates a culture of collective intelligence and innovation.
Bonding
Finally, ‘bonding’ revolves around cultivating a deep sense of connection and belonging among the workforce. It implies creating an inclusive work culture that values and respects diverse perspectives. Additionally, HR must ensure that employees understand and identify with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic goals. When employees feel valued, understood, and bonded to their organization, they are more likely to stay and contribute positively towards achieving organizational goals.
In this age of disruption, top management is faced with the need to reevaluate its role and responsibilities. Its perspective must shift from the traditional, transactional leadership to transformational leadership, where it plays an active role in leading change, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Moreover, as organizations pivot towards becoming more people-centric, the onus is on top management to drive the HR strategy in partnership with HR leaders. The strategic HR function needs to become a boardroom agenda, with top management actively involved in HR planning, decision-making, and execution.
HR’s role has shifted from merely managing people to a broader, more strategic one – shaping and driving the organization’s human capital strategy. It must now take the lead in building a resilient, agile, and diverse workforce; linking various business units and fostering collaboration; and bonding employees to the organization’s vision and mission.
In conclusion, to evolve into a strategic HR function amidst business and digital transformation, organizations need to master the art of building, linking, and bonding. These core processes, along with active involvement from top management, will ensure that HR can effectively navigate the new realm of disruptions and continue to drive organizational success. As Dr. Dawkins Brown aptly puts it, “In the age of disruption, HR is not a support function but a core driver. And the journey to becoming a strategic HR function is the journey to becoming a resilient and innovative organization.”
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