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 […]
Often human resource managers skim a resume to determine whether its content is clear, concise and targeted to the type of job for which the candidate is applying. When hiring employees for a small business, you might want to remove resumes from the candidate pool that are not well structured and contain grammatical errors. Missing […]
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 refers to the well-rounded approach to business and human capital management that HR leaders use to ensure their organizations are successful. Based on the principle that human capital — a phrase used to describe employees’ collective talents, expertise and qualifications — is an organization’s most valuable commodity, strategic human resources leaders […]
The coronavirus pandemic has seen unprecedented numbers of remote workers as companies take steps to slow the spread of the virus. However, not every job can be done remotely. There are thousands of positions across the country that are considered essential that require employees to work on-site during the pandemic. Just as companies are forced […]
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 way your human resources department handles policies regarding diversity in the workplace makes a significant impact on how the company is perceived by both customers and employees. When solid diversity policies and training are provided and enforced by human resources management, issues such as racism, ageism, sexual orientation and cultural differences can be reduced, […]
Human resource professionals establish an effective performance management to reward excellence, identify development opportunities and provide remedial or disciplinary action when necessary. By aligning each employee’s work with the strategic objectives of the company, a human resource professional helps ensure that work contributes to achieving profitability and success. By setting clear performance expectations in job […]
If you need a simple answer as to whether you can get your Senior Professional Human Resources without getting a Professional Human Resources designation, it is yes. A lot of human resources professionals do not test for the PHR and set their views on the highest professional certification for the field, the SPHR Certification. But […]
