A/RES/52/216 Page 7 G. New directions in human resources management Recalling section IX of its resolution 51/216, in which it requested the Commission to take the lead in analysing new approaches in the human resources management field so as to develop standards, methods and arrangements that will respond to the specific needs of the organizations of the common system, and to report to the General Assembly thereon at its fifty-third session, 1. Welcomes the initiative taken by the Commission to hold a forum on new directions in human resources management in 1997; 2. Also welcomes the intention of the Commission to submit in 1998 a comprehensive report on new approaches to human resources management; H. Gender balance in the common system Recalling section VI of its resolution 47/216, in which it urged the organizations of the common system to introduce a coherent plan for improving the status of women in each organization, 1. Notes the intention of the Commission to submit in 1998 a report on the representation of women, which will include ways of improving the situation; 2. Also notes the intention of the Commission to continue to report on a regular basis both on the extent of implementation of previous recommendations in this area and on new initiatives proposed or introduced by the organizations to enhance the status of women in the common system. 79th plenary meeting 22 December 1997 /...