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Bad Things

What is a good organization? We could define a good organization as one that strives to meet the aspirations of its stakeholders (employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities of which it is a part of).

A good number of us believe we work for good organizations. Also, we believe we are doing good things for the stakeholders. Yet frequently, our newspapers are full of stories about organizations that are getting themselves in trouble. Their reputations are damaged and their employees are embarrassed and their morale suffers.

Why bad things happen to good organizations – A view from the Human Resources Department?

There are unlimited numbers of reasons why bad things happen to good organizations. One important reason is not having a Human Resources Department which is a strategic partner. For the HR Department to be a strategic partner it needs to help the organization: attract, retain and develop a premier and diverse workforce; provide a safe work environment a...

Posted by: Shelia Olander

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