Balancing Emotional Intelligence with Engineering Expertise

Balancing Emotional Intelligence with Engineering Expertise
HR, by its very nature, relies heavily on emotional intelligence and people skills, often categorized as "right-brain" functions. These include fostering organisational culture, employee engagement, leadership development, and conflict resolution.

Human Resources (HR) is a critical function within any organisation, responsible for managing a wide range of people-related processes. From recruitment, onboarding, and training to employee relations, compensation, performance management, and organisational development, HR ensures that employees remain motivated, productive, and aligned with the company’s goals. Additionally, HR plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with labour laws and maintaining a healthy, positive work culture.

The Emerging Duality in HR

HR, by its very nature, relies heavily on emotional intelligence and people skills, often categorized as “right-brain” functions. These include fostering organisational culture, employee engagement, leadership development, and conflict resolution. However, modern HR also demands analytical skills, technical proficiency, and data-driven decision-making, often associated with “left-brain” functions. As HR increasingly integrates technology and analytics into its practices, there is a growing need for...

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Dr. A Jagan Mohan Reddy

is Principal, School of Postgraduate Studies, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad.

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Dr. A Jagan Mohan Reddy

is Principal, School of Postgraduate Studies, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad.

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