The President of Human Resources at Toyota in the USA once said in a speech: "People are behind success. Machines do not have ideas, nor do they solve problems, nor do they seize opportunities. Only the People involved make the difference. Every factory can have the same technology and the same machines, but they differ in the extent to which they leverage and engage their People. Human Resources is what makes each organization truly competitive."
The head of the Human Resources Department or Division, as the main exponent of Human Resource Management philosophy in a business or organization, is required to act as a connoisseur of the human, labor, business, and social reality, and as a professional, advisor, strategic partner, innovator, leader, inspirer, guide, as well as a creator and promoter of new ideas and new practices, with a well-structured focus on the achievement of the strategic goals of the business.
This work is the result of many years of laborious apprenticeship, research, experience, and daily practice, concerning Human Resource Management, delving into the power of human skill, its uniqueness, as well as the importance of change in today's reality. It also provides brief references to the contribution of Ancient Greek Culture to the Management of Human Resources.
It is primarily addressed to students, professionals, business executives, but also to any inquisitive and eager learner interested in this field of knowledge and the expansion of their intellectual horizons.
