HRM: Employee Files Checklist

HRM, HR

One of the most important functions of the human resources department is record-keeping, including employment files, benefits and safety management files, training and development records. The employee file contains a record of every employment action. Employment files—often called personnel files—require exacting, precise measures to ensure the files are accurate, complete and up-to-date. In many organizations, […]

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What Are the Advantages of a Human Resource Information System?

HRIS, HR

A human resource information system (HRIS) is computer software employers use to manage the human resources functions of their organization. It has the capability to maintain employment records of all staff members, and employers can use it to collect metrics surrounding the firm’s staffing, performance management, compensation and benefits activities, according to BuyerZone. Although not […]

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The Organizational Structure of Human Resource Information Systems

Human Resource Information Systems

A Human Resource Information System is a software package that replaces manual, paper-based methods of inputting, tracking and recording employee information. It is generally organized in five main modules. An HRIS records employee personal and job-related information; it keeps records detailing job requirements; it facilitates planning by matching employees with the jobs for which they […]

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What Is a Return on Investment in Human Resources?

Human Resources

Human resources is sometimes considered a “soft” industry, because it can’t always provide quantifiable financial data about its workload and doesn’t typically create revenue either. Investment in HR can make executives nervous, because projects and programs often provide no tangible results. Although the idea of “improved morale” or “greater employee satisfaction” seems like a good […]

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Strategic Human Resource Management Process

SHRM

Definition: The Strategic Human Resource Management is concerned with the development of HR strategies intended to direct the employees’ efforts towards the business goals. Strategic Human Resource Management Process 1. Scanning the Environment: The process begins with the scanning of the environment, i.e. both the external and internal factors of the organization. The external environment […]

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