HR

In many small businesses, payroll and human resources (HR) operate as separate departments, each maintaining its own set of records. While keeping these functions distinct is common, integrating HR and payroll databases—or consolidating the data systems they rely on—can provide several advantages. This approach isn’t strictly “right” or “wrong,” but it can offer meaningful benefits […]

Whether your small business is the purchaser or the target company in a merger or acquisition, your human resources department as well as the human resources workers in the other company play a vital role in the process. Human resources helps manage any problems or challenges related to people in the organizations as the merger […]

Human resources managers or departments may perform assessments to predict the future performance of employees. Certain assessments are particularly helpful when an individual is being considered as a candidate for an open position at a small business. Assessments may tell the company if the potential employee is capable of fulfilling the job and if she […]

Human resources specialists handle an organization’s day to day human resources functions, such as recruiting and interviewing new employees, administering company policies and procedures, employee training and development and administering employee benefits. Gaining human resources experience involves possessing the skills that employers seek out, acquiring educational qualifications and finding various ways to gain work experience […]

Strategic human resource management (SHRM) is a holistic approach to managing human capital that aligns HR practices with the overall goals of an organization. At its core, SHRM is based on the understanding that employees—the collective knowledge, skills, and expertise they bring—are an organization’s most valuable asset. To effectively craft strategies that enhance both HR […]

Every human resources department faces the challenge of aligning strategy and action to create an organization known as an “employer of choice.” An employer of choice is where people most want to work because the company has a combination of leadership that values employees’ talent, a positive work environment and competitive compensation and benefits. These […]

The policies and practices implemented by a human resources (HR) department play a crucial role in shaping how a company is perceived by both employees and customers. Strong diversity initiatives—supported by training and consistent enforcement—can significantly reduce workplace issues such as racism, ageism, discrimination based on sexual orientation, and cultural misunderstandings. Many leading corporations provide […]

Human resources (HR) departments are essential to nurturing one of a company’s most valuable assets: its employees. While many people think of HR primarily as a hiring function, the department actually handles a wide range of responsibilities that keep the organization running smoothly. Here are seven major goals HR departments typically focus on: 1. Recruiting […]

A human resources (HR) policy guidebook serves as a practical playbook for HR staff, focusing on operational processes rather than strategic planning. Unlike an employee handbook—which outlines workplace rules, procedures, and expectations for employees—a policy guidebook is a detailed manual for HR personnel to reference when implementing workplace policies and procedures. Step 1: Collect Existing […]