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 Resources (HR) plays a crucial role in shaping and supporting a company’s overall business strategy. Successful organizations understand that their people are their greatest asset and that achieving financial and strategic goals depends heavily on having motivated, skilled, and engaged employees. When HR and management work in harmony, they create a strong foundation for […]
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 […]
Human resources often frustratingly encounters resistance from the very group that benefits from HR expertise — the company’s managers. Limited understanding of HR’s influence on the organization or dissatisfaction with the level of service HR provides may be the culprit in managers’ attempts to stonewall HR. Therefore, HR must show that it adds value to […]
Human resource planning plays a pivotal role in ensuring organizational success. According to the May 2008 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study, “HR’s Evolving Role in Organizations and Its Impact on Business Strategy,” staffing, employment, and recruitment are the most critical functional areas, with 52% of respondents identifying staffing as the top HR planning […]
An organization’s success is driven by its people. Consequently, a well-designed HR strategy is essential for maximizing productivity, fostering engagement, and supporting organizational goals. HR professionals must think beyond day-to-day tactics to identify high-level focus areas that will drive long-term success. Here are the top three recommendations for implementing an effective HR strategy: 1. Align […]
While many organizations process applications and conduct interviews for individual vacancies caused by employee resignations or terminations, some face the challenge of mass hiring. This often occurs when companies expand operations, open new locations, create new departments, or require seasonal workers. Mass hiring events place substantial demands on the HR department, affecting operations from the […]
HRCI and SHRM Certifications. Find out what kind of certifications you need to lead a career in human resources management.
SHRM-CP Certification shows the proof of skills towards the profession and benefits both employees and employers.
Human resource (HR) functions and HR practices, while related, are distinct aspects of HR management. HR functions primarily involve transactional activities that can be managed internally or outsourced with relative ease. HR practices, on the other hand, combine conceptual planning with strategic implementation, encompassing systems that reflect the organization’s standard ways of operating. When people […]
The personnel administration function of human resources has become outdated in the past 20 years. Today, human resources departments have a more defined, strategic role in organizations, and an HR strategy affects the bottom line. One of the challenges for HR leaders is convincing executive leadership teams that human capital is one of the most […]
People are talking about AI systems replacing the hiring process, but are they really disrupting the recruitment industry? AI & recruiting industry are replacing the recruitment process in many ways, requiring recruiters and candidates to rethink their employment strategies. AI & Recruiting Industry: 5 Ways How AI is Disrupting HR Industry Since data analytics first […]
Working in a human service organization is more than just a job it is a commitment to improving the lives of others. Employees in these organizations are often motivated by purpose, compassion, and a desire to make a positive impact in their communities. While monetary rewards such as bonuses or pay raises are important, an […]
