Some Thoughts on Human Resource Management Responses to Current Global Challenges

Abstract

In this paper, the authors share their thoughts on globalization and global challenges, followed by some thoughts on their impact on postmodern societies of our age, the economy, the labor market and employees. Global and local risks in human resource management brought about by the pandemic are also discussed. A great deal of attention is given to how human resource management can respond to various current global challenges, predominantly COVID-19, since the current crisis has the potential of entirely transforming the world of work. Existing paradigms of employment may disappear; new ones may come into existence. The aim of the article was partly to support the best possible foundation of efforts in overcoming these challenges.