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SYNAPSE - 2014 SYNAPSE - 2014 HR NEXT: From Output Towards Impact - Dr. Netra Neelam Dr. Netra Neelam has done her M.Com, M.Phil, PGDHRM and has completed her PhD under the Faculty of Management from Symbiosis International University and has more than 11 years of experience in the field of Academics. She is currently a member of Board of Studies under Faculty of Management and a member of Board of Management at Symbiosis International University. She is a Certified Psychometric Test Professional and her research interests are Performance Appraisal, Culture & Commitment and Motivation of employees and students. In this era of people-centric organizations, developing strategic HRD practices is the need of the hour. The focus of HR leaders is to think proactively and create a positive experience for employees by measuring the Impact not output. This translates into better customer satisfaction; because happy employees ensure happy customers. HRD is a process by which employees in the organizations develop their inner potential and capabilities thereby contributing to organizational growth. Sound HRD practices ensure employee well-being and help organizations achieve competitive advantage. Businesses are under tremendous pressure to guarantee sustained prosperity The future of HRD is a challenging phase where organizations and its employees have to deal with; cultural and generational diversity, high end technology, and speedy innovation. Following could be the HRD practices which can be aligned towards handling the future challenges to create the impact. Reuse Talent to Nurse the Group In this trying times of economic slowdown and rising prices; Businesses are under tremendous pressure to guarantee sustained prosperity. With steady increase in people cost, Workforce planning has and will continue to emerge as the top focus area to ensure that all employees are not only rightfully positioned, but also gracefully utilized. HR will have to acquire a broader lens and explore the prospect of repositioning employees not only within the organization but also outside the organization. This trend will also see a mollycoddling of employees who respond better to picking up new skills. Generation Y Promptness The young generation of employees who form a dominant part of the workforce, will attract maximum attention. The HR practices will have to build bridges between members from diverse generations. 2014 will see formation of joint employee com