Human resource is the engine of an organisation. Organisation will not exist without human resource. It makes sense enough that strategising an organisation needs to be done incorporating strategising its human resource, first and foremost. Academicians were first to recognise the power of human resources in an organisation, as evidenced in the behavioral sciences being among the oldest field of research. HR professionals, as specialist in talent development and management in organisations, definitely see the direct impact of human resource on the growth of the organisation.
Why strategising human resource matters?
1) Alignment of capitals to support the vision and mission: For Corporate and business strategies to achieve its goal, an aligned growth in the human capital of the organisation is needed.
2) Capacity to meet the changing global challenges impacting organisations: Innovation is super important for an organisation to grow and for its business to have competitive advantage. Innovation requires creativity, which is the outcome of effective human resource management and development
3) Agent of Growth and Competitive advantage: Leadership is important capital for an organisation's competitive advantage. What kind of leadership is required? How do we provide change in leadership whenever it calls for? This requires close connection between corporate strategy and human resource strategy