HRCI’s PHR certification could be best for your career if you are an intermediate HR professional and want to gain more knowledge and skills to become an HR expert. Learn more about certification preparation and career benefits through this blog.
Author: Aline Sampras
What Are the Primary Components of the HR Function?
The human resource department deals with a company’s most valuable resource: its employees. For this reason, HR – whether a one-man show or a fully-staffed team – is considered the backbone of an organization. Acting as a liaison between management and regular staff members is a core HR function, and so is helping companies achieve […]
Importance of Internal Control Procedures in Human Resources
Human resource departments function in both a transactional and compliance capacity. The transactional function is concerned with process documentation, records maintenance and security, payroll and recruiting and hiring employees. Responsibilities within the HR compliance function focus on ensuring the business adheres to federal and state employment and labor laws. A strong internal control system that […]
Consequences of Poor Human Resource Planning
To add value and serve the needs of a company, the human resources department must be more than policy police and the group that organizes the company picnic. HR professionals contribute by playing a key role in staff planning, succession management and other strategic initiatives. There are significant consequences if HR is not in-step with […]
Importance of Cognitive Skills in HR
Requisite or minimum qualifications for most jobs include functional expertise or job knowledge, core competencies and professional attributes. However, the very nature of human resources work, both strategic and functional, requires that professionals in this area have certain cognitive skills that enable the performance of their job duties. A cursory review of any number of […]
What Does EOP Mean as an HR Term?
Equal opportunity programs are human resources activities that provide equal access to employment opportunities and increase workplace diversity. EOP themselves are not mandated by law and their goals may differ from one workplace to another. However, they are based on laws to which employers must adhere. Also, EOP share common ground in that the outcome […]
What is Human Resource Management? Overview, Functions, Career Options
Human Resource Management, popularly known as HRM, is an organisational function that deals with people residing in that organisation. It consists of strategies and approaches to managing culture and workplace ethics to create a better employee environment. In addition, it successfully allows employees to provide input towards practical actions and reap more significant benefits. Members […]
Top 6 Challenges in HRM You Should Know
Employees are the backbone of any organisation as they drive growth and revenue through their expertise. The key to an organisation performing well is happy and satisfied employees. It is a two-way street – if an employer treats their employees well, they feel motivated to do better and remain loyal to their company. Issues between […]
10 Recommendations to Prepare for Your HCM Implementation
You’ve spent months, potentially years, researching, evaluating and choosing the right HCM system for your organization. Your firm eventually approved the investment in this new human resource management system, and at the end of the day, you are ultimately responsible for either the success or failure of the implementation. You are eager to get a […]
Is HR the most stressful Career?
Have a complaint? Need a position filled? Have a legal question? Need to announce layoffs? Policy updates? Discipline and awkward conversation? Most people can report some degree of work related stress, but those in a Human Resources career have statistical evidence to support their complaints. According to a Perkbox survey of over 16,000 people across […]
SPHR: Excellent Career with Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification
HRCI’s SPHR certification is a great choice to boost your HR skills and career. Learn more about the certification benefits through this blog.
Types of Human Resources Management Jobs
Matching people to the right jobs is both art and science. The human resources manager is an expert in organizational behavior and has a knack for recognizing workforce talent. HR managers strive to recruit and retain valuable employees by offering fair wages, attractive benefits, professional development opportunities, regular performance evaluations and mentoring. Recruitment and Selection […]
How to Become a Human Resource (HR) Manager? Explore the Eligibility Criteria, Roles and Responsibilities
The Wall Street Journal’s recent report ranks Human Resource (HR) among the most promising careers of the forthcoming decade. Additionally, another survey report stated that there would be substantial growth in the jobs offered by the HR industry in India. Therefore, job prospects for Human Resource (HR) professionals are looking stronger than in the last […]