Shifting Paradigms In Managing Organizational Change: The Evolving Role Of Hr

Abstract

In today's global business landscape, organizations often need to make significant changes to stay competitive. This includes changing how they do things and how they work with their employees. HR professionals need to adapt to these changing needs within their organizations. Successful companies are becoming more flexible, quick to adapt, and customer focused. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced multinational enterprises to take various actions to mitigate its impact. Many of these actions involve managing distance, whether at the large-scale international level or within individual firms. This has become a primary focus of recent research. The pandemic has created challenges related to physical distance due to travel restrictions and reduced mobility, as well as new challenges in how employees work together when they can't be in the same location. It has also been shown that having a virtual workforce can have unexpected benefits, which may influence the future way of working. Current HRM research offers valuable insights for dealing with these challenges, but there are still gaps in our knowledge. Key areas of focus include managing uncertainty, supporting international and global work, and managing global talent. This paper discusses the evolving role of HR during the pandemic and strategies for addressing these challenges. Investing in skills for managing change is a smart move for organizations of all sizes, especially in rapidly changing times, as it can lead to significant benefits for their survival and success.