Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Definition, Importance, Example, Elements & Overview

HRM, SHRM

Definition: Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is defined as alignment of strategic business goals of the organization with human resources, so as to foster innovation and improve motivation, satisfaction, productivity, and eventually overall performance. Strategic HRM is a relatively new term, which differentiates itself from traditional HRM which was just […]

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SHRM Report Explores the Latest Employee Benefits Trends

The rising costs of employee benefits has U.S. employers rethinking which benefits they’ll continue to offer and how much of the cost they’ll cover for employees, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s report 2014 Employee Benefits: An Overview of Employee Benefits Offerings in the U.S. The report, released in June, includes the findings […]

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5 Human Resource Management Certifications for Your Career

HR, HR Certifications

Here are five human resource management certifications administered by the HR Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). PHR®: Professional in Human Resources Focus: This certification focuses on program implementation, tactics, and operational orientation as well as U.S. laws and regulations related to HR practices. HR professionals who receive this credential are […]

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