Changing Roles of Human Resource Management Dan Worth Lansing Community College Abstract The field of Human Resource Management is constantly changing due to globalization. The roles that human resource (HR) departments traditionally played have had to evolve in order to coexist with other departments in order to maintain its own identity. The interview with Ms. Amy Abdo of the Office of Human Resources within the Michigan Department of Education
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Roles and responsibilities of Human resource professionals Human resource professionals need to work together with line management in the management of the organisation’s human capital. The human resource professionals key responsibilities in this regard are to formulate and implement policy‚ advise and counsel‚ render a service‚ control personnel affairs‚ communicate‚ as well as be an employee advocate. Formulate and implement Policy: Human resource professionals draft policies and procedures
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“The concept of “human resources management” implies that “employees” are resources of the company” (Noe‚ Hollenbeck‚ Gerhart‚ & Wright‚ 2007‚ p. 2.). The human resources department traditionally has been seen by organizations as a necessary expense‚ rather than a value to the company (Noe‚ Hollenbeck‚ Gerhart‚ & Wright‚ 2007‚ p. 1). Human resources management involves many crucial jobs‚ some of which include handling people in a professional manner‚ good intuition and adaptability‚ creativity
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WD5787.039-048 2/5/97 11:51 AM Page 39 HR AS A SOURCE OF SHAREHOLDER VALUE: RESEARCH AND RECOMMENDATIONS Brian E. Becker‚ Mark A. Huselid‚ Peter S. Pickus‚ and Michael F. Spratt1 Introduction The role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function in many organizations is at a crossroads. On one hand‚ the HRM function is in crisis‚ increasingly under fire to justify itself (Schuler‚ 1990; Stewart‚ 1996) and confronted with the very real prospect that a significant portion of its traditional
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Description:- Working closely with departments‚ increasingly in a consultancy role‚ assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures. Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization. Recruiting staff‚ preparing job advertisement‚ checking application forms‚ short listing‚ interviewing‚ and selecting candidate. Developing and implementing policies on issues such as working condition‚ performance management‚ equal opportunities‚ disciplinary
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Having a keen interest in the environment‚ I have chosen the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) for my organisation‚ although I do not work for them. CCW is a public sector organisation which employs approximately 500 people. It was established in 1990 as a Government advisory body to help sustain natural beauty‚ wildlife‚ and inshore waters throughout Wales. CCW services ensure that the natural environment and countryside is managed and protected‚ as well as allowing greater access to the countryside
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Main problem in the case: lack of HR department to oversee the HR function and administer all HR specific issues and problems. Violation of the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and Pregnancy Discrimination Act Consequences of the problems: firing of Henry Jaques‚ demotion of Gavin and elimination of his position from the organization‚ discharging Miriam for pregnancy issues‚ and turning down of Bandag truck maintenance service people who applied for the driving
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of command. Your Answer: Line Correct. Line managers are always someone’s boss. 5. HR’s employee advocacy role includes all the following except: Your Answer: Coordinative function‚ service function‚ functional control. Correct Answer: Creating a learning organization. Incorrect. These functions are distinctly separate from the employee advocacy role. Review HR’s service functions. 6. The tendency of firms to extend sales‚ ownership and manufacturing to new markets
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week from the discussion date. By doing this BTL would know the outcome and the understanding of the employees with regards to the product or discussion. 43 Importance of Lifelong Learning 43 Introduction to the Importance of Human Resource Planning Human Resource Planning is essential for continuation of the
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Organisations and the Role of Human Resources A report for the Executive Directors of Corporate Travel International Re: The proposal to reduce the size of the HR section or possible close the function completely. Introduction This report will be setting out the importance of the HR function‚ how the HR department supports CTI’s company strategy and the support HR provides to CTI’s employee’s and line managers on a daily basis. The main purpose of the HR department is to support
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