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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HRCI’s SPHR certification is a great choice to boost your HR skills and career. Learn more about the certification benefits through this blog.
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 […]
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 […]
As a profession, Human Resources (HR) has consistently ranked high on the lists of best career options. The U.S. News & World Report ranks the role of HR specialist at #17 on their list of Best Business Jobs and as one of the 100 Best Jobs overall for 2020. Here are prime reasons why a […]
The human resources department, or HR, has broad responsibilities for managing the policies and procedures for an organization’s employees. Creating a portfolio of programs and services is important to HR, because it helps establish the company’s wider strategy of recruitment, training and retention. Work-force Planning and Staffing Planning for the labor needs of the organization […]
Winston Churchill said, “He who fails to plan is planning to fail.” You can’t afford to not plan if you want your small business to survive and grow. Making your employees’ work rewarding is an effective way to motivate them to improve their performance. Addressing human resource needs in your strategic business plans can help […]
