In large organizations, the human resources (HR) function spans a wide array of responsibilities, often requiring multiple professionals to manage them effectively. Broadly, HR functions can be divided into two main categories: Human Resources Management (HRM) and Human Resources Development (HRD). While HRM focuses on the day-to-day operations, HRD takes a more strategic, future-oriented approach. […]
Preparing for SHRM-CP certification in HR is essential. Just like any test, how a student performs on this test could change their entire future.
A workforce united toward being better than the competition keeps a company moving forward as a successful business in the market. The hiring process and general operation methods of the human resources department often play a large role in creating a team of employees that help the company stay competitive. Evaluating the practices of the […]
Human resource forecasting is a process that helps an organization determine how many employees it will need in the future to meet its strategic goals. HR forecasting involves establishing what jobs the company will need to fill, what types of skills employees must have to do those jobs and what challenges the company will face […]
Traditional human resources management reacts to employees; when workers make requests or cause problems, HR steps in and takes care of it. Strategic HR involves planning. A strategic HR department looks ahead and heads off problems. These HR pros also look at the company’s needs for the future and develop strategies to meet them. Traditional […]
Operational HR management and strategic HR management are two sides of the same entity. Operational HR sees to the day-to-day operations essential to meeting the needs of your employees, while strategic HR management concerns itself with predicting outcomes and ensuring that your company has enough of the most qualified human capital to reach its goals. […]
1. Say No to Micromanagement From the moment a candidate joins us, we make it clear: you own your work. At our company, micromanagement is non-existent. Employees are free to complete tasks in any way that suits them, as long as deadlines are met and work is done ethically. By trusting our team with complete […]
The Human Resource Management model contains all Human Resource activities. When these activities are discharged effectively, they will result in a competent and willing workforce who will help realize organizational goals. There is another variable in the model – environment. It may be stated that the Human Resource function does not operate in vacuum. It […]
Human Resources, also called HR, derived from what was formerly known as the personnel department. The former personal department worked independently from the other departments in the organization and was primarily responsible for handling the administrative duties for the company. In essence, personnel handled the recruiting and interviewing of job candidates and the exit interviews […]
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, is provided to the human resources professionals. The professionals who have PHR certification are recognized as experts in HR practices and HR operational skills. PHR certification is for the HR professionals who are informed of the implementation of programs and the professionals who are logically and technically guided. Such […]
Human resources isn’t a revenue-producing department, but it’s an essential component of any viable business. For example, HR helps the company sustain its operations. Generally, HR departments are composed of several functional areas, each with staff who are specialists in their fields. These functional areas are: employee/labor relations; compensation and benefits; employee training and development; […]
The open enrollment period can be stressful for both employees and HR staff. Benefits can be confusing and mistakes can be easy to make. Fortunately, your HRMS can help minimize some of the stress of open enrollment. Communication Is Key A HRMS or HRIS can send out automated alerts to keep everyone in the know. […]
The rising costs of employee benefits has U.S. employers rethinking which benefits they’ll continue to offer and how much of the cost they’ll cover for employees, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s report 2014 Employee Benefits: An Overview of Employee Benefits Offerings in the U.S. The report, released in June, includes the findings […]
