ISO 30408:2016,Human resource management — Guidelines on human governance.ISO 30408:2016 pdf free download.
People are at the heart of every organization. For an organization to achieve long-term sustainable success, it is important to consider all stakeholders within the governance system.
All organizations have governance. Governance refers to the system by which organizations are directed, controlled and held accountable. Governance defines rules, systems, processes and behaviour To be effective, a governance system needs to consider the whole organization in all of its dimensions Effective governance promotes confidence in both present and future stakeholders employees, investors, shareholders, customers and other interested parties) in the long-term viability of the organization. Effective governance contributes to strategic decision-making by creating responsible, accountable, well-managed and value-focused organizations.
Human governance refers specifically to the system or systems by which people within an organization are directed and held accountable. The governance of people is as important as the governance of physical assets or financial capital, and how this is done is instrumental in promoting appropriate behaviour within an organization. By considering human and social factors in the decision-makin process, the human governance system will lead to positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
ISO 30408:2016 provides guidelines on tools, processes and practices to be put in place in order to establish, maintain and continually improve effective human governance within organizations.
ISO 30408:2016 is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors, whether public or private, for profit or not for profit.
ISO 30408:2016 does not address relations with trade unions or other representative bodies.