Many large, middle-sized and even small business organizations have a human resources department. The functional roles of an HR department remain the same regardless of the size of your business. As the name indicates, the department exists to manage and assist the human element of the company. Since human capital is the most important asset […]
A regular human resources audit can improve the services your HR department renders to both employees and applicants. It can also determine whether your organization is in compliance with labor and employment laws. Auditing all of your HR practices and functions can take time and resources. Small businesses without enough staff to devote their full-time […]
Human resources professionals have many roles within an organization. They are responsible for formulating strategies that focus on recruiting and retaining top employees as well as overseeing projects that promote company-wide productivity. Most human resources departments control the overall operations of a business, making the department a key component of a company’s success in achieving […]
Companies conduct HR audits for several reasons. Two main focuses of an audit are legal compliance and best practices. HR departments may take this time to recognize weaknesses and strengths in their processes and make necessary changes. One way to ensure that all important areas are included is to develop an HR checklist. Use of […]
A human resource manager has two basic functions: overseeing department functions and managing employees. That’s why human resources managers must be well-versed in each of the human resources disciplines – compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations, and recruitment and selection. Core competencies for HR management include solid communication skills, and decision-making capabilities based […]
An effective human resources (HR) audit looks into every discipline of the human resources function. HR disciplines include recruitment and selection, workplace safety and risk management, training and development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits. The purpose of an HR audit is to determine if your organization’s policies are current and if they comply with […]
Human resource practices are crucial in the operational and financial performance of small businesses and the achievement of business goals. Small companies rely on many HR management functions, usually implemented in a less sophisticated manner than in larger companies. Better knowledge of HR practices helps small business mangers better motivate employees and use the potential […]
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Strategic human resources objectives are goals aligned with the organization’s goals. In fact, in “Human Resource Management Theory and Practice,” authors John Bratton and Jeffrey Gold identify strategic human resource management as the “managerial process requiring human resource (HR) policies and practices to be linked with the strategic objectives of the organization.” A number of […]
The role of human resources in agribusiness expansion is focused on recruiting and managing a staff composed of both highly specialized professionals, semi-skilled laborers and unskilled labors. Agribusiness includes technical and labor-intensive activities that are required to optimize production from the inputs that are invested in crop production and animal husbandry. Agribusiness expansion, therefore, requires […]
Every business with Internet-enabled computers should have policies that govern internet use by employees. With so many personal and business matters now being conducted online, policies that explain the appropriate use of work computers to access the Internet are essential. These policies, when enforced, can increase productivity among workers as well as protect the computer […]
Personnel policies and procedures for your work force are contained in your company’s employee handbook, discussed during new hire orientation and referred to whenever there is a question about a process or an employee issue. Human resources personnel are, however, held to a higher standard than the rest of your work force by virtue of […]
Your company’s human resources leader is extremely valuable to you in developing a productive work force that has a high level of job satisfaction. If you have not yet appointed a human resources manager, determine your priorities in recruiting someone who will have the confidence, expertise and experience in leading a human resources department within […]
