1) HR should not be only a staffing function. In HRD, D stands for development. Treating HR as another corporate function has crippled it. HR should mentor, be the coach for employees and look for ways and means to make the employees more succesful. Not just staff people, organize parties or be a sounding board for complaints. More proactive HR is needed to curb attrition as well as "D"evelop people.
2) I learn in 2 ways: Books and Action. There needs to be both. Else, the learning is incomplete, and no fun.
