Why does Oasis use the term Human Relations rather than Human Resources?

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We believe that terms such as human resources and human capital detract from the focus on the human relationship.

Whilst the term human capital was intended to suggest that the human aspect needs investment and attention, it often results in humans being considered as a commodity.

Human resource management represents technical elements such as legislation, hiring and firing – often in conflict with human resource development, which focuses on change and transformation of culture, individuals and processes.

The term ‘human relations’ communicates the emphasis we place on the relationship and the humanity inherent in the work and the approach to the work.