This paper will explore how companies such as Right Management Consultants succeeds by managing change using methods of human resources which helps companies today that are dealing with issues such as downsizing and restructuring efforts, and helps their employees in managing career transitions (Anthony, Kacmar & Perrewé, 2010, pg. 33). By asking several of these questions listed: What are the challenges faced by Right when the downsizing efforts no longer is a popular human resource strategy? What conflicts do you see between a company of this type and firm’s human resource department? What do you recommend Right do at this time to prepare for the future?
What are the challenges faced by Right when the downsizing effort no longer is a popular human resource strategy?
When companies such as Right Management Consultants are faced with challenges to finding other methods rather than downsizing, other methods to operate on can be found. The strategic approach to human resource management has six key elements.
1. Recognizes the impact of the outside environment.
2. Recognizes the impact of competition and the dynamics of the labor market.
3. Has a long-range focus (three to five years).
4. Focuses on the issue of choice and decision making.
5. Considers all personnel, not just hourly or operational employees.
6. Is integrated with overall corporate strategy and functional strategies (Anthony, Kacmar & Perrewé, 2010, pg. 15).
By Right using these key elements defined will allow them to be more diversified when they are trying to create a new HR strategy.
What conflicts do you see between a company of this type and a firm’s human resources department?
One of the biggest obstacles a company such as Right can face that I see is the HRM might feel that this firm is taking over their position. The human resources department people are already going to be on edge if they are in the middle of downsizing. When the consultants come in and