Shirley J. Caruso, Ed.D. What is Human Resource Development? Human Resource Development, or HRD, is often difficult to explain to others and is often confused with Human Resources. HRD is a practice that combines training, organization development, and career development efforts to encourage improvement of individual, group, and organizational performance. Its purpose is to enhance employee … [Read more...]
Organization Development
Organizational Change and Human Resource Development
Organizations function in a setting that is subject to change. Change is attributed to internal or external factors. Internal changes include changes in organizational strategy, workforce changes, new equipment, and employee attitudes. External changes include marketplace, governmental laws and regulations, technology, labor markets, and economic changes. Organizational Change Changes in the … [Read more...]
Human Resource Development – Principles in HR Management Education, Leadership Skills Training and Development and Its Applications in Organizations Like Resources for Human Development, The Human Resources Development Canada and the Scholarly Journal Human Resource Quarterly
What is Human Resource Development? Human Resource Development (HRD) by definition is both a field of discipline and a professional field of practice. In practice, it is a process within the organization that encompasses Training and Development (TD) and Organization Development (OD). Training and Development refers to the harnessing of human expertise in order to improve performance, and … [Read more...]