What is Human Resource Development OR What is HRD? All about Human Resource Development

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Learn about what is Human Resource Development through this video. Explore about the Evolution of HRD, Meaning and Definition of Human Resource Development, HRD Process, HRD Intervention, Functions of HRD, Importance of HRD and Goals and objectives of Human Resource Development.
These videos proceeds slide by slide and touch various topics of HRD and explain everything about Human Resource Development, its uses in people development and management and how HRD contributes to achieve the organization Goals and objectives?
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Further, the video content begins and also proceeds with a slide-by-slide explanation about what is Human Resource Development?

Slide 1

HI Everyone,

Welcome back to HRhelpboard Youtube Channel!

Let’s explore about the most dynamic topic of any business all-time Human Resource Development famous as HRD.

Slide 2

What is HRD?
HRD stands for Human Resource Development. It is a comprehensive term that refers to the process of enhancing and developing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees within an organization.

Slide 3

Evolution of HRD
The term human resource development is in use only from 1980s; however, the concept itself is much older. In the modern times, evolution of HRD can be traced back from
1. Apprenticeship training programs in 18th century
2. Manual schools in 19th century
3. Industrial revolution – Factory schools
4. Assembly production line in 20th century
5. Job Instruction Training (JIT) from World War I
6. Training role expanding beyond classroom in 1970s
7. Coining of the term Human Resource Development in 1980s
8. Strategic HRD from 1990s

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Meaning of HRD
HRD meaning is reflected through engaging people in training programs, education and development courses that help them acquire proper competence necessary to meet current and future work demands. Besides training and development, which constitutes a major part of HRD activities, coaching, career development, team building, and organizational development are also some important aspect of human resource development.

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HRD Definition by Expert Scholars:

According to Nadler, HRD as “a series of organized activities conducted within a specified time and designed to produce behavioural change”
Another expert Jones defined HRD as “a systematic expansion of people’s work-related abilities, focused on the attainment of both organization and personal goals”.

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HRD Process

The HRD process includes the following steps:
1. Need Assessment for HRD Intervention
2. Designing the HRD program or Intervention

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Functions of Human Resource Development (HRD)
One of the Expert McLagan identified three primary functions of HRD:
1. Training and Development
2. Organization Development
3. Career Development

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Importance of HRD
HRD is a field of practical importance dealing with functioning of people in productive systems amplifies the importance of HRD in today’s business as
1. Competing in a global economy
2. Eliminating skills gaps
3. Increasing workforce diversity
4. Need for life-long learning
5. Facilitating organizational learning

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Goals of HRD
Today, successful HRD intervention is considered a key to engage employees for higher performance leading to higher productivity and greater profitability. Some primary goals of HRD are:
1. Enhance individual performance to realize their full potential
2. Create more committed workforce
3. Create an environment of trust and respect
4. Increase employee acceptability towards change

Slide 10

HRD v/s HRM
4 major differences in HRD and HRM are:

Focus:

HRD Centers on employee development and learning initiatives.

Scope:

HRD Emphasizes skill enhancement and career growth.

Purpose:

HRD Aims to enhance individual and team performance.

Timeframe:

HRD Often has a long-term perspective on skill development.

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Concluding HRD
There are few points we can conclude with
1. HRD is a part of the larger human resource management system.
2. HRD refers to training and development, career development, and Organization development

Videos Timestamps:
00.00 Intro
00:01 What is HRD
00:36 Evolution of HRD
01.24 Meaning of HRD
01:51 HRD Definition by Experts/Scholars
02:26 HRD Process
02:59 Functions of HRD
03:20 Importance of HRD
03:52 Goals of HRD
04:30 HRD V/S HRM
05:27 Conclusion

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