Building people-oriented organizations

Dirk van Dierendonck

ERIM Inaugural Address Series Research in Management from Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM is the joint research institute of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Abstract: Within organizations, work and the way work is organized is rapidly changing. Driven by increasing globalization, the virtualization brought on by the internet and the need for constant innovation is increasing the pace of work and our interconnectedness. Within organizations, work and the way work is organized is rapidly changing. It requires a new look at HR practices using a strong people-orientated approach. This inaugural address puts forward some key HR challenges at various interconnected levels. It argues for a holistic focus, broadening the HR-KPIs to include employee flourishing; an organizational culture build on the principles of servant leadership, and a renewed look at HR practices with a strong link to the context outside the organization. This perspective emphasizes the creation of conditions for continuous growth and development of all people within organizations, underlining the importance of an enhanced sense of meaningfulness and social recognition.

Keywords: Human capital; Globalization; Rhineland model; Humane capitalism; Anglo-Saxon model; Aging workforce; New ways of working; Individualized compensation; Job satisfaction; Commitment; Servant Leadership (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A14 J28 J62 L20 M12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 44
Date: 2015-12-18
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