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About This Blog
by: Mike J. Herald

Smart HRD Journey was conceived for the prime objective of creating an online storage about human resource management and development – a room wherein, we, the HR Department group of an industrial and engineering firm, can store all our ideas and opinions simultaneously. All of us in this HR Department, from the administrative head to the rank and file employee, work collaboratively; a department focusing on an online goal - to be able to share with others what we know in the field of managing human resources and get some new ideas in the process. Moreover, we feel that by sharing our experiences and know-how, we serve our department and our company, by way of strengthening the institution that we stand for.

Human Resource Management in Black and White!

Managing approximately 500 skilled workers assigned in different parts of the globe and looking after over 200 office employees with various cultural backgrounds, behavior and work ethics are indeed one of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks that we have. Most of these employees are male. They are civil and mechanical engineers, architects, 3d artists, draftsmen, AutoCAD operators and skilled workers like welders, steel fabricators and construction workers who are basically in the field of designing, fabricating, installing and commissioning our main product: the industrial steam boiler. We have to be on our toes at all times to ensure the smooth flow of work in the field.

Why Do We Blog About It

Writing articles about supervising a large group like a shepherd who takes care of his flock is not necessarily done to add a feather in our cap; on the other hand, we are doing this for the rare chance of sharing our knowledge and managing skills. Eventually, we are finding this endeavor a perfect opportunity to leave behind a legacy that will make us smile when we look back at some point of our retirement.

Smart HRD Journey, being an online center also serves as a springboard for other ideas that will come (hopefully) from different people around the globe. In this process, we adhere to the principle of give and take. We believe that there are an insurmountable number of bright ideas from the workforce in and out of the country.

We are Work in Progress. We All Are.

Being a part of a big and growing company enables us to utilize our skills and hone our talents that we can apply the moment we embark on another journey, and that is to put up our own company. In addition to this, everything that we share and learn can also be applied in developing strong bonds and relationships. Smart HRD Journey will perform the function of improving any organization by touching the very heart of it; the human resources. Metaphorically speaking, the HR Department is the egg that binds all the other ingredients in preparing delicious hotcakes.

Eight years in the world of Human Resource Department has given us good and bad experiences that strengthened the very foundation of the organization. We may not be considered as the best in the field, but we never cease to develop our department by focusing on our goals. People who are travelling on the same road as ours will also attest to the fact that experience is the best teacher. We firmly believe that when we create this concrete center of ideas, we can find a room for developing and improving our personalities and talents.

Who are We Concerned With?

While on the process of writing and collating the articles for Smart HRD Journey, we have in mind the people who are in the same field. We feel the needs of the human resource manager and personnel in handling employees or workers and handling other issues in the corporate world. We know that without an effective foundation of management in the HR Department, there is a tendency of failure or even a collapse of the entire organization. The HR Department is an integral part of the skeletal system of a company. It is in charge of taking care of the welfare of employees.

We are also concerned with the welfare of ordinary employees, especially the so called forgotten group; those who are not given the much needed attention. Without these employees, a company will not prosper. These people are the small parts of a tree that help in sustaining its life. If they are not properly managed, we have an idea of the end result.

The Challenge We Face

Employees have different attitudes, behavior and habits. Managing them does not follow the rule of “one size fits all.” The best thing about these individual differences is the challenge that when you wake up in the morning, you always bear in mind that this new day is another interesting journey, another learning experience. Our everyday experiences can be likened to a pot of gold. It is continuously filled with wisdom that we get from working with different kinds of people. These experiences also provide us with the energy and push that will keep us going.

Express Yourself!

There is a chance that some articles will not suit your needs, so feel free to give your opinions, you can share with us your innermost thoughts by leaving your comments at the space provided at the bottom of each post. Or you can directly email us with your concern. On the other hand,if you read articles that you find useful, you may share them with colleagues and friends.

Read Also: Privacy Policy

We changed some names and locations to protect the privacy of certain individuals. We vow to respect the people that we work with and the company that we work for.

Thank you for visiting Smart HRD Journey. If you are one of the employees of an HR Department in a company, no matter what your position and job description is, join us in this journey. If you are an employee who wants to understand the HRD staff, be with us on this ride.

HAPPY READING!

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