In businesses large or small, those with multiple layers of authority within the human resources department are likely to have several different positions and classifications to fill. The positions range from HR representatives, who represent the lowest level of HR positions, to chief HR officers, who are members of the executive leadership team. The title […]
For many, being busy is a status symbol. It means they’re so essential to their company and that their work is so important that they can’t take even a moment’s break. A lot of people think that being busy is the same as being competent and ambitious. But being busy isn’t always a good thing, […]
Many small businesses depend on the expertise of their human resources department to make important hiring decisions on behalf of the company. Selecting the right candidates to fill a job position within a company can be challenging, but some common factors exist that influence the HR selection method. A business owner and her HR staff […]
As the owner of a small business, the time might come when you face the decision of whether to add a dedicated human resources department, either on an in-house or outsourced basis. According to management consultant Ethan A. Winning, as a general rule, when a company reaches 50 employees, the HR role needs to be […]
Choose the B-School Wisely For those of you wanting to pursue a career in human resource management or HRM, this article is intended to give some guidance and tips on how to succeed in the field. First, if you want to become an HR professional, choose your institute wisely. This means that when you want […]
The Difference between a People Manager and a Project Manager In recent times, there has been a trend in multinational companies to have a people manager apart from the project manager for employees in teams and units. This division of responsibilities between the people manager and the project manager has been necessitated because of the […]
HRM Strategies to Promote Diversity can Enhance Organizational Effectiveness A diverse enhances organizational effectiveness by creating a culture of plurality and tolerance that promotes collective decision making through multiple viewpoints that can be used for better decision making. Thus, the HRM or the Human Resources Management strategies must include end-to-end capabilities that promote diversity. This […]
People Enabling and People Empowerment Until now, we have discussed the role of an HR manager in various processes related to the HR function. The emphasis was on a general overview and a description of the various activities instead of specific details. This article discusses a couple of the crucial functions that an HR manager […]
An HR certification needs a real investment on your part, both in time and money, but it could be the help you need to take your career to the next level.
Interviews for human resources positions, ideally, become a fluid exchange between the company’s leadership and the HR candidate. Your ability to answer and ask questions is more essential in this type of interview than interviews for any other job in the organization. The fact that you’re interviewing for a position that may ultimately determine the […]
The responsibilities of human resource professionals include recruitment, hiring, training, labor relations, compensation and benefits. Small businesses usually need a full-time human resource specialist only when they exceed 50 employees, according to “Inc.” magazine. Most companies prefer to hire HR professionals with college degrees and relevant work experience. The PHR, or professional in human resources […]
In a corporation, human resources professionals are responsible for maintaining employment levels and hiring skilled workers to accomplish company goals. Effective human resources management is crucial to an organization during times of change, such as a company merger. The highest levels of HR employment make decisions that can affect the employment practices of an entire […]
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), there are behavioral competencies that you, as an HR professional, must demonstrate.
