An HR manager can tremendously affect the implementation of positive social change initiatives, contributing to the improvement of numerous populations’ welfare. As the HR department is responsible for creating policies, providing education, and establishing a productive working culture, the HR manager can introduce the changes and assess their impact.
As such, by offering the employees additional learning possibilities, it is possible to improve the workforce’s professional skills, enhancing their capabilities for future growth. A perfect example is AmeriCorps, which maintains a highly efficient training program that improves the workforce’s capacities. The initiative is also available for older adults not employed in AmeriCorps, driving positive social change.
Another effect of the HR manager supporting positive social change is transforming the organizational culture. Policies and rules established by the HR department greatly influence the workplace, and they can transform the organizational environment for the better. A prime instance is creating rules to ensure employee equity, providing similar possibilities for individuals of various ages, races, genders, etc. The HRC Foundation follows this strategy through a Workplace Equality Program aimed at accommodating the needs of all workers.
However, it is also crucial to consider that HR policies affect the surrounding community. As such, the working positions and occupational benefits offered by the company establish specific conditions for the population and can incredibly improve their welfare through the increase in finances, social status, and professionalism. The HR manager can ensure that the working positions are beneficial for the community members and support the necessary level of well-being. As such, JLL’s Refugee Employment Partnership reaches out to refugees and immigrants, allowing them to acquire the training needed for occupying a credible position.