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How Hrm Must Be An Integral Part Of The Business Plan

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By recognizing that HRM must be an integral part of the business plan, OCBC has allowed it to be as much of a priority as any other aspect of their organization. When it is written at the top and is allowed to become a part of what the business stands for, when all management is included, it becomes a powerful tool. Delmotte, De Winne & Sels (2012) state “HRM is no longer the exclusive responsibility of the HR department, but rather the responsibility of a mix of actors inside and outside the organization, such as top managers, line managers, and external HR service providers (Valverde, Ryan and Soler 2006)” (p. 1502). OCBC uses a strategically planned approach to managing and developing their staff, its uniqueness is refreshing. They are always in the “recruit” mode, actively seeking viable employees. Once hired, they focus on the employee’s professional needs, offer extensive training and cross-training across their different entities and product offerings, even those in other countries. OCBC (2015) states “We want you to enjoy and take pride in your work, be passionate, driven and have fun - after all, joy does bring out the best in people. And we want nothing less. At OCBC, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. No matter where you see yourself in the future, we want to help you get there” (www.ocbc.com, 2015). OCBC has a structured 3 year training program for each employee. In addition, they offer on-the-job training, in-house training and

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