Creating a HR System in a Family Business

      
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		            		Nityananda Chatterjee, India
			            
Creating a HR System in a Family Business

	          		I have been directed to set up a HR system in my company. Recently the management of the company has been switched over to a foreign owner.

I am facing tremendous problems to change the existing work culture to give a proper shape to the organization.

I regret to say most of the staff members do not realize the importance of an HR Department. Therefore, it is difficult day after day to run the organization.

Actually most of the staff are nurtured in family businesses. They think that if their boss is pleased that is enough.

Under these circumstance I ask for a suitable advice to give a proper shape to the HR department.
				      
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						            	Vivek Joshi, India
												
				                Creating a HR System and Organization Design in a Family Business

													My experience is that in such cases a top-down as well as bottom-up approach is needed.  For top-down, communication, setting of measurable objectives and an effective Performance Management System is needed.  For bottom-up, external training, communication and reward system to be put in place.

Cultures change slowly, more so in social settings which are 'traditional", so you will need to give time to your people.
				                
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						            	Jack Van Den Heerik
Project Manager, Belgium
												
				                Creating a HR Organization

													I would like to suggest that there are two elements that could make your job and your life easier. T... Sign up
				              
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						            	Schircks, Arnulf, Dr. 
Business Consultant, Switzerland
												
				                Introduction of HR System

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						            	Nokwazi Shongwe, South Africa
												
				                Setting Up a HR System. Models

													It is quite challenging to move people from their comfort zones after a long time. However there are... Sign up
				              
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						            	Susan Germein, Australia
												
				                Introducing an HR System in a Family Business

													I agree with @Vivek Joshi to an extent. I recently worked with an outsourcing professional services ... Sign up
				              
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						            	Benjamine VO VINH - MARECHAL
Entrepreneur, France
												
				                HR Mission: Help to Reach Business Goals

													The key point about HR dpt mission is helping company to reach business effectiveness and growth. HR... Sign up
				              
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						            	Md. Shahriar Hussain
Management Consultancy, Bangladesh
												
				                Ensure Support of Owner

													I realize your problem. Such situations are seen in most of the private enterprises where a corporat... Sign up
				              
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						            	Joseph Philip, India
												
				                Implementing a HR System: Identify the Top Issues

													The first step is to identify the top issues (the number depends on resources you have) where the st... Sign up
				              
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						            	Rafael Acosta
Coach, United States
												
				                Shaping a HR System in Family Business

													Nityananda, as I read your request, I am not sure you if you are on board with what you have been "d... Sign up
				              
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						            	Isabelle Virassamy
Mauritius
												
				                Introduction of an HR System in Family Business

													I am of the view of @Rafael Acosta, you need to drive your people. You are the one who needs to capt... Sign up
				              
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						            	Victor Aguilan
Professor, Philippines
												
				                Start with Discussing the Purpose of the HR System

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						            	Kevin M. Adolfo
Management Consultant, Philippines
												
				                HRM as a Strategic Partner and Catalyst of Positive Change

													Gone are the days when Human Resource Management was considered as a repository of employee files or... Sign up
				              
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						            	David Wilson
Manager, Canada
												
				                Keep it Simple and Walk the Talk!

													I agree with @Kevin Adolfo that the HR department must align its program with the vision, mission an... Sign up
				              
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						            	Parakrama Girihagama
Turnaround Manager, Sri Lanka
												
				                Introduction of HR System

													In this process, my opinion that the process has 2 areas, a hard, technical area of the system which... Sign up
				              
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						            	K.Narayana Moorthy
HR Consultant, India
												
				                Shaping the HR.Department in a Family Business

													@Nitynanda Chaterjee: if I were to be in your position, I would first translate and implement intern... Sign up
				              
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						            	David Wilson
Manager, Canada
												
				                Link the HR Roles to the Business Strategies, Goals and Objectives

													Hi Nityananda: You need to ensure the HR Department understands the Company's strategies, goals and ... Sign up
				              
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