Employee selection in human resource management is critical to a company’s success. This is particularly true in small businesses, where employee contributions have a higher level of impact on the company’s fortunes. Developing a strong HR selection process can help ensure that your company hires competent, loyal employees who help you to reach your business […]
Developing a human resources strategic plan that sits on a shelf and collects dust doesn’t improve the organization’s business processes or workforce efficiency. However, many strategic plans do just that because the goals are too lofty and idealistic or because HR doesn’t get the support it needs to implement functional steps. A number of factors […]
The development of a human resources department will generally start with two people, the business owner and your human resources expert. Strategic human resources planning as you grow will depend on the size of your business, the industry you’re in and the breadth of knowledge possessed by candidates you select to staff the department. Understanding […]
Overview Human resources planning includes strategic management of a department responsible for your work force. In the human resources professional community, one of the topics revisited over and over is getting involved in organizational objectives to make an impact on business success. Your company can attain its goals by including the human resources department in […]
The human resources department is a critical component for employees in any business, regardless of its size. This support system is responsible for everything from payroll to hiring a new employee. Human resource planning is an extended part of this system, and is used to ultimately structure and meet organizational goals. Background While a traditional […]
At its core, the distinction between operational and strategic human resources lies in perspective. Operational HR focuses on the company’s immediate and short-term needs handling day-to-day employee and administrative functions. Strategic HR, on the other hand, takes a long-term view, aligning HR initiatives with the organization’s overall mission, goals, and growth strategies. While they are […]
An efficiently run human resources department can provide your organization with structure and the ability to meet business needs through managing your company’s most valuable resources – its employees. There are several HR disciplines, but HR practitioners in each discipline may perform more than one of the more than six essential functions. In small businesses […]
Human resource directors manage departmental functions and ensure the organization is in compliance with federal and state employment laws. Great HR directors develop strategy and drive implementation of HR activities that create employee engagement and improve the company’s profitability and success. Valuable qualities such as sound business principles, foresight and relationship-building skills are attributes that […]
As small businesses grow, many owners tend to hire employees reactively—adding staff only when immediate needs arise. While this approach may seem practical in the short term, it can lead to a disorganized structure and management inefficiencies in the long run. A well-designed long-term staffing plan ensures that your business grows strategically, with the right […]
Building strong manager-employee relationships is one of the most essential aspects of a healthy and productive workplace. When managers and employees work in harmony, it fosters trust, communication, and collaboration — ultimately leading to improved morale, higher engagement, and better organizational outcomes. However, maintaining such relationships requires a proactive approach from the human resource (HR) […]
