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This 3-page paper focuses on global challenges presented to people who develop and oversee human resources development programs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"human" aspect wasnt really considered, just the output per hour and whether the return on investment was justified. However, as workers have
undergone the shift from personnel, to employee, to "associate," so has the treatment of said workers. These days, monitoring the associates falls to the human resources department. And if that
company truly values its "human resources," it will embark on a Human Resources Development program. Human Resources Development, or HRD is
the method and/or framework by which a company helps employees develop personal and organizational skills, as well as knowledge and abilities (Heathfield, 2008). The company does this through a variety
of methods, including employee training, career development, performance management and development, coaching, tuition assistance and organizational development (Heathfield, 2008). Companies embark on HRD so they can develop an outstanding workforce,
especially in a competitive environment (Heathfield, 2008). In theory, a solid Human Resources Development program should build the organization into one that offers outstanding customer service and has a good
community service record as well (Heathfield, 2008). This type of thing works well if the company is local, regional, or even
national. But once a company gets to the international level, things change a little bit. In addition to dealing with different types of cultures (and, by definition, different styles of
learning and advancement), those who oversee Human Resources Development face other challenges as well. Once such challenge is the fact that many people are retiring, and those who are coming
in to take their places will need more training to accomplish corporate goals (University of Pennsylvania, 2007). As a result, there will likely be a war for talent "among the
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