Creating positive social change through human resources management

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi’s quote highlights the importance of taking action to promote positive social change. When I consider the ways I will contribute to creating positive social change, I keep in mind my heroes: those who have stood up to oppression and injustice like Gandhi, King, Mandela, and Malala. Although I may not be Nobel Peace Prize material, I can make a difference in the world by embodying the changes I want to see in how organizations are managed. I intend to make a positive social change through my work as a human resources specialist
My work as a human resources manager will be complex, as I advocate on behalf of employees to help create an organizational culture that best reflects the values, goals, and ideals of the company. At the same time, I recognize that all firms thrive when they can maximize the potential of their most valuable asset: their employees. At Walden, I intend to learn about the strategies, tools, and techniques human resources managers use to cultivate a positive work environment and strong work ethics. Through effective and evidence-based training, recruitment, and open communications, a human resources manager can genuinely make a difference in the lives of multiple individuals throughout the course of their career. I have been drawn to human resources specifically because I enjoy interacting with a diverse group of people, opening my mind to new ways of viewing problems, and coming up with win-win solutions.
References
Edberg, H. (2013). Gandhi’s 10 rules for changing the world. Retrieved online: http://www.dailygood.org/story/466/gandhi-s-10-rules-for-changing-the-world-henrik-edberg/