Hard or Soft HR
Hard or Soft HR? Which approach holds the key to better Employee Engagement and Organizational Performance? Engagement and Organizational Performance? The question of which approach—Hard or Soft HR—holds the key to improved organizational performance and employee engagement emerges in the argument. The essay highlights the varied viewpoints that each strategy offers while navigating through its unique qualities. Hard HR prioritizes efficiency and integrating human capital with organizational goals through a metrics-driven and strategic approach (Collings and Wood, 2009). Conversely, Soft HR places a higher priority on teamwork, communication, and employee well-being in an effort to create a positive work atmosphere. Hard HR carries the danger of employee alienation even if it may result in cost savings and strategic alignment. On the other hand, soft HR encourages long-term performance and employee satisfaction but may need a larger time and resou...
