INNOVATIVE HR

HR innovations should deliver sharp and tangible value to business

May 1, 2020

Most HR leaders are now reasonably tech savvy and while they may not speak the language of an IT professional, are well able to understand systems, technology, value delivery and costs. The rapid proliferation of AI systems in the market well reflects this understanding.

What accounts for HRM innovations beyond the technology intervention?

SN HR is first about behaviours at the workplace: individual, team and organizational. Technology is at best an enabler and support function. The focus of the function rightly is always on behavior modification, simplification, capability development and growth. These are the main drivers of HR innovation, regardless online or offline.

Why should HR lead the innovation agenda in the organisation?

SN HR has a critical role to play in leading the innovation agenda. First, innovation is a people led activity and even the brightest of ideas can remain just that, an idea, or even worse can fail if there are not enough ideation and execution capabilities in the organization. This capability development is a unique area of HR contribution. Second, engaging with the coalface of innovation will help HR sharpen its...

Sameer Nagarajan

currently is the Global Chief People Officer for Erba Diagnostics and is based at Dubai. With having more than three decades of rich professional experience, Sameer has worked across geographies in leadership roles and contributed immensely in business transformation through people practices. He has worked with organisations like cadila, Dabur international and Unilever Srilanka among others.

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