Complete Curiosity The HR (R)Evolution with Nick Dalton
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Mar 6, 2020 They discuss the seven waves of HR throughout history and how it has evolved throughout the 20th century. Exploring the contrasting approaches of each HR wave and how challenges drive evolution. It explores the changing perceptions of employees as the most important asset in organizations. It also explores the role of HR, shifting from personnel work to cross-functional support.
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Paternalism's Origins
- Paternalism, the first wave of HR, arose during the industrial revolution.
- It aimed to manage workers' basic needs, like sobriety and cleanliness.
Waves of HR
- Each HR wave has positive and negative aspects.
- The downsides of one wave force the evolution to the next.
Unconscious HR
- Most HR practitioners react to their current environment without awareness of larger trends.
- They operate within a worldview they don't even realize they're in.