Portraits of Taiwanese HR practitioners performing HRD tasks

Abstract

This interpretative study describes the lived experiences of Taiwanese human resource (HR) practitioners who are performing human resource development (HRD) tasks. Using hermeneutic phenomenology as the methodology, seven participants were interviewed about their daily work experiences as HR practitioners. Three major themes emerged about HRD in the Taiwanese work culture: (a) HRD is one aspect of HRM, (b) HRD is equated with training in Taiwan and (c) HRD success relies on the visions and support of top management.