Determining the human resources required by an organization involves identifying the jobs, skills and knowledge required by those jobs and the performance level of the current workforce. Using this data, you can forecast hiring or reorganizing needs for both the short and long term. Human resource forecasting techniques typically include using past data to predict […]
HCM vs. HRMS “HCM” stands for “Human Capital Management”, while “HRMS” stands for “Human Resource Management Systems.” There are many similarities between Human Capital Management and Human Resource Management Systems. The most important is that both deal with the Human Resource Department, which is the specialized office of a company or business that deals with […]
Finding and keeping great talent is a top priority for business owners. Having huge employer eat at resources, time and money for employers. This is why more business owners consider human resources selection techniques that help vet out prospects more effectively, There are several types of methods you can use or you can create a […]
The human resources planning model is a method is used to make sure a business has enough employees and the right employees to carry out the various functions of the business. Done properly, it can help to ensure that a business has the right talent coming through the pipeline to meet the company’s current and […]
Employee selection in human resource management is critical to a company’s success. This is particularly true in small businesses, where employee contributions have a higher level of impact on the company’s fortunes. Developing a strong HR selection process can help ensure that your company hires competent, loyal employees who help you to reach your business […]
The development of a human resources department will generally start with two people, the business owner and your human resources expert. Strategic human resources planning as you grow will depend on the size of your business, the industry you’re in and the breadth of knowledge possessed by candidates you select to staff the department. Understanding […]
The primary goal of human resource management (HRM) is to maximize workforce performance and value so as to meet the company’s business needs. Achieving this goal requires several HRM competencies within each of the human resource disciplines – recruitment and selection, training and development, workplace safety and risk management, employee relations, and compensation and benefits. […]
A regular human resources audit can improve the services your HR department renders to both employees and applicants. It can also determine whether your organization is in compliance with labor and employment laws. Auditing all of your HR practices and functions can take time and resources. Small businesses without enough staff to devote their full-time […]
Strategic human resources objectives are goals aligned with the organization’s goals. In fact, in “Human Resource Management Theory and Practice,” authors John Bratton and Jeffrey Gold identify strategic human resource management as the “managerial process requiring human resource (HR) policies and practices to be linked with the strategic objectives of the organization.” A number of […]
Human resources functions are significantly different from HR practices. Functions are comprised of transactional activities that can be handled in-house or easily outsourced. Practices are part conceptual, part implementation of an HR strategy, comprised of systems that follow the normal or customary way of doing business. The term “best practices” refers to the HR systems […]
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, […]
A human resources assistant is an administrative professional who performs a variety of transactional duties in support of a business’ human capital and employment initiatives. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2009 that successful candidates for this role are typically required by employers to possess only a high school diploma or its equivalent. […]
For many job seekers, an invitation to interview is a welcome chance to meet with a prospective employer. Nevertheless, for recruiters and hiring managers, it is often a difficult decision deciding which candidates to interview. To make the hiring process productive, the human resources department should prepare a selection procedure that is fruitful for both […]
