The two walked hand in hand, as the secretary walked ahead of them, showing them the path to the auditorium.
Soon they entered a long well carpeted corridor and the secretary opened the door for them, happily. "They are waiting for you sir and mam!"
Jacob and Isa walked hand in hand, squeezing each other"s hands tightly. As soon they entered the hall, there were hundreds of people sitting in the auditorium who then immediately stood up looking at the two of them.
Isa smiled and nodded leaving the boy"s hand. While the secretary ushered the girl, towards a seat in front, Jacob climbed the stairs of the stage smiling at everybody.
"Good morning! Please have your seats everbody! Thank you!" Jacob smiled, suddenly transforming himself into an elegant tyc.o.o.n.
"Good morning sir!" The people replied and sat down, looking at the boy happily. They are were excited to hear what their new boss had to say, after yesterday"s amazing address!
Jacib smiled, adjusting the microphone. "Well, I know that most of you are all HR experts in your own right. But allow me to venture to offer my own interpretation of the acronym "HR". The first letter "H" stands for "human touch" and "harmony". HR is no doubt a people-oriented profession. And going back to the basics, central to people management is concern for pay and benefits of employees. Concern for "human touch" is also a step closer to "harmony" within an enterprise.
The second letter "R" stands for "responsibility" and "responsiveness". A successful enterprise must fulfil its responsibility both as an employer and as a social citizen. At the same time, it has to be responsive not only to its clients and changing market demands but also the aspirations and sentiments of its employee."
The audience errupted in an applause and Jacob looked at Isa and smiled. The girl was also happily clapping, looking at the boy.
He then continued with his address, with even more confidence. "I am sure that with a "human" touch and by adopting "human-oriented" and "responsible" people management strategies, a "harmonious" and, of course, "resilient" corporate culture will set in and provide an enterprise with a strong compet.i.tive edge in the long run."
Their was again a loud applause and boy again smiled and halted, looking at the girl.
May I close by congratulating The HR team of Miller Companies, warmly once again on its outstanding achievements and wish the inst.i.tute and all of you continued success in the many years to come. Thank you!"