Agile Human Resource Management: A Theoretical Contribution to a (R)evolutionary Approach for Managing People at Work

The present(R)evolutionary approach chapterManaging people showsAgile human resource management thatAgile Agile HRAgile HR startsWork with the transition to an AgileAgile mindset, but its definition is not consensual. AgileAgile organizational cultures are described as transparent, based on open communication and are established on flexible multidisciplinary structuresStructures. The AgileAgile organizational model requires employeesEmployees and managers from different areas to collaborate regardless of their hierarchical position and business area. Organizations that adopt AgileAgile HRAgile HR seem to have better results in terms of customer satisfaction and organizational adaptability to adverse circumstances, but face resistance during processProcesses implementationImplementation. AgileAgile HRAgile HR involves a deep organizational transformation and rupture with traditional paradigms and habits and for this reason, it presents a challenge for HRMHuman resource management and professionalsProfessionals. HR undertakes the roleRole of change agent and in collaborationCollaboration with managementManagement ensures that the transformation and implementationImplementation of AgileAgile HRAgile HR is well understood by the members of the organization. Although organizations use different AgileAgile practices and methodologies, they have a common purpose, which is to build a more competitive HR, and foster employeeEmployees happiness and the sustainability of the business.