Introduction to HRM in BPO
Shifting from Personnel Management to Strategic HRM
The Harvard Model of HRM
The Harvard model provides a practical approach to BPO
companies to develop a supportive and engaged workforce. This model identifies
key policy areas to create positive HR outcomes. As maintaining workforce
stability is highly challenging in the BPO industry these outcomes directly
support improving employee engagement.
What are the key components of the Harvard model that BPO
companies can use,
1. Stakeholder
interests – Recognize each group of people has unique needs and help to balance
these different interests to achieve operational goals while supporting
employee wellbeing
2. HRM
Policy Choices – As employee retention and visible career paths are required to
improve employee retention, the policy choices need to be improved on employee
influence, human resource flow, reward system, and work system
3. HR
Outcomes – Describes the need for commitment and competency incensement, then
this can produce a loyal and engaged workforce
4. Long-Term
Consequences – In the BPO perspective work-life balance and investment in
technology advancement can be identified as long-term consequences.
This industry continuously evolving, and investing in HRM will help to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and improve performance
References
Beer, M., Spector, B., Lawrence, P. R., Mills, D. Q., & Walton, R. E. (1984). Managing Human Assets: The Groundbreaking Harvard Business School Program. Free Press.
Taylor, F. W. (1911) The principles of scientific management. New York: Harper & Brothers.
Armstrong, M. (2011) Armstrong's handbook of strategic human resource management. London: Kogan Page.
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