“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/