4. History of HRM
• HRM has been a concept that was utilized ever
since human beings started following an
organized way of life.
• So shall we start up with its history?
• Vital principles of HRM were used in prehistoric
times.
• Mythological Events
• Selecting tribal leaders
• Safety, health, hunting, and gathering
5. Code of Hammurabi
• 1750 BC (Code of Hammurabi)
• Promote welfare of people
• Make Justice
• Destroy Evil
• Property Rights
• Personal Issues
• Professional Services
6. Some other Ancient Instances
• In first century Ad Roman philosopher pliny warned
about the health hazards of employees handling zinc
and sulphur.
• In 16th century- German scientist Georgious Agricola
Occupational hazards of employees and suggests
methods for improving occupational health.
• In 1700 Bernardo Ramazzini, known as the "father of
industrial medicine," published in Italy the first
comprehensive book on industrial medicine, DE
Morbis Artificum Diatriba (The Diseases of
Workmen).
7. • In 18th century Abraham Lincoln viewed all
American workers as potential
entrepreneurs.
• In 19th century Abraham Lincoln viewed all
American workers as potential
entrepreneurs.
• The first recorded modern case of dedicating
a separate unit or department for HRM is
from 1901 in USA.
• George Elton Mayo in Hawthrone Studies
was credited to Human Relation Movement.
8. Scenario in 20th Century
• The spread of multinationals and large corporations
created a highly skilled professional group of
human resource personnel.
• Universities and Business Schools started teaching
different aspects of HRM in the 1990s.
• There were many challenges faced by contemporary
HR.
• In India the first dedicated HRD department started
in 1975 at L&T. Uday Pareek and T.V Rao in 1975
outlined a philosophy for the new HRD System .
9. Human Resources Approach (1970s)
– Principles
• Employees are assets
• Policies, programmes and practices - help in work and
personal development
• Conducive environment
14. HRM in today's global world
• In the present scenario the Human resource has
three primary objectives:
1.Obtain
2. maintain
3.Retain.
The role of HR Professional today is more
complex than other Roles and also more
Impactful than other Business role
15. cont,,,,
The business world is changing at bullet-
train speed – technology, the global economy,
increasing regulatory scrutiny, the looming
talent crisis, mental illness is dramatically
affecting the workplace.
All of the above changes gives a strong
impact on HR profession..
All of the above changes gives a strong impact
on HR profession.
16. The war for Talent
• The most important corporate resource over
the next 20 years will be talent: smart,
sophisticated business-people who are
technologically literate, operationally agile
• Younger workers are now bosses of the older
workers.
• You need to dig deep into the organization to
identify the top talent, the high performers in
every aspect of your business.
17. Leadership Development
• Leadership skills are not built through courses.
Management is a function of what you do;
leadership is a function of what you are
• The competency requirements for successful
leadership are increasing exponentially.
• Leadership comes with empowerment –
employees can’t be leaders unless they have the
power to take risks, make decisions, innovate
and lead.