Human Resources Management Overview
Human Resource Management Overview
HRM 300/Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
February 11, 2013
Human Resource Management Overview This paper will provide an overview of what human resource management is. It will also illustrate the primary function of human resource management as well as the role of human resource management in an organization’s strategic plan. This paper will further incorporate relevant and personal experiences that address each topic. Human Resource Management (HRM) is “understanding the implications of globalization, technology changes, workforce diversity, labor shortages, changing skill requirements, continuous improvement initiatives, the contingent workforce, decentralized work sites, and employee involvement” (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2007. p. 4). HRM is responsible for the following areas; recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining employees. In addition to the preceding, Human Resources has also expanded its responsibilities and handles employee compensation, employee benefits and 401K plans, performance management, and performance reviews. Since personal experiences are required in this paper, I can speak to the organization I currently work for. Because I work in healthcare, we must adhere to the strict privacy laws encompassed under HIPPA. The Human Resource department must ensure the organization is compliant at all times. Therefore, the Human Resource department has added a compliance departing to their branch. The compliance department ensures all employees have undergone competency training as well as signing a code of conduct book to ensure all employees understand their role.
Primary Function of Human Resource Management
The primary function of Human Resource Management is to manage the organization and its employees through the following four functions; staffing/recruitment, training and development, motivation, and maintenance. Employees are the most valuable
HRM 300/Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
February 11, 2013
Human Resource Management Overview This paper will provide an overview of what human resource management is. It will also illustrate the primary function of human resource management as well as the role of human resource management in an organization’s strategic plan. This paper will further incorporate relevant and personal experiences that address each topic. Human Resource Management (HRM) is “understanding the implications of globalization, technology changes, workforce diversity, labor shortages, changing skill requirements, continuous improvement initiatives, the contingent workforce, decentralized work sites, and employee involvement” (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2007. p. 4). HRM is responsible for the following areas; recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining employees. In addition to the preceding, Human Resources has also expanded its responsibilities and handles employee compensation, employee benefits and 401K plans, performance management, and performance reviews. Since personal experiences are required in this paper, I can speak to the organization I currently work for. Because I work in healthcare, we must adhere to the strict privacy laws encompassed under HIPPA. The Human Resource department must ensure the organization is compliant at all times. Therefore, the Human Resource department has added a compliance departing to their branch. The compliance department ensures all employees have undergone competency training as well as signing a code of conduct book to ensure all employees understand their role.
Primary Function of Human Resource Management
The primary function of Human Resource Management is to manage the organization and its employees through the following four functions; staffing/recruitment, training and development, motivation, and maintenance. Employees are the most valuable
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