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Human Resource is of paramount importance for the success of any organisation. It is a source of strength and aid. In the present complex milieu, organisations are greatly influenced by changes taking place in internal as well as external environment, no business or organisation can change or exist or grow without appropriate human resources. Therefore human resource has become the focus of attention of every progressive organisation. In the changing world, the philosophy and perspective of HRM needs to transform and redesign. This paper attempts to spotlight the latest trends in HRM for the present century like employee engagement, Growth of gen Y employees, Work life integration etc. Developing Human Resource is called Human Resource Development. Human Resource Management is a philosophy, while Human Resource Development includes the activities and processes undertaken to promote the intellectual, moral, psychological, cultural, social and economic development of the individuals in an organization, in order to help them to achieve higher human potential as a resource for the community. It is a continuous process by which the employees are assisted in a planned way to develop capabilities. HRM has the responsibility to maximize efficiency and profit, but in the emerging scenario, the role of HR manager is changing rapidly due to changes in government policies, unions, labour legislations and technology. The trends have taken place in the organization, human resource planning, job design, and motivation, recruitment, and skill development and employee relations. The challenges can be faced by HRM effectively, if proper strategies are implemented. Hence, the role of HRM will be more significant in future due to the emerging scenario. This paper is an attempt to explain the emerging trends in HRM.