BUS303ReflectivePaper
Human Resource Management Reflective Paper
Laina L. Winters
Ashford University
Instructor Munich Cabble-Ware
BUS 303 Human Resource Management
December 22, 2014
Human Resource Management Reflective Paper
In todays ever changing world HR has taken on many new roles and importance in the organizational structure. From the planning, recruitment, selection and training of employees to establishing benefits, safety regulations and labor relation policies. HR is no longer the paper pushers of an organization they have many functions and importance in the success of an organization and achieving organizational goals.
Changing Role of Human Resources
Human Resources has had an ever-changing role from “paper pushers” to being a key component of organizational success. Their role was more closely aligned with personnel and administration functions that were viewed by the organization as paperwork (Heathfield, S.). In todays world HR now plays a vital role in establishing policies and procedures in the recruitment, training and compensation packages of employees. Setting standards for performance and workplace ethics is a vital part of the new HR role. Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection
Although conducting business and managing a workforce involves multiple human resource activities, some HR functional areas are of more importance than others in supporting the organizations business strategies and operating plans. When asked to identify the top three critical HR functional areas contributing to their organization’s current business strategy, more than one-half of HR professionals (52%) reported that staffing/employment/recruitment was among the most critical HR functional areas (SHRM, May 2008). Analyzing the staff needed to produce the desired results and goals of the organization is an important function. Staffing the organization with a capable workforce that is loyal and looking for a career and not just a
Laina L. Winters
Ashford University
Instructor Munich Cabble-Ware
BUS 303 Human Resource Management
December 22, 2014
Human Resource Management Reflective Paper
In todays ever changing world HR has taken on many new roles and importance in the organizational structure. From the planning, recruitment, selection and training of employees to establishing benefits, safety regulations and labor relation policies. HR is no longer the paper pushers of an organization they have many functions and importance in the success of an organization and achieving organizational goals.
Changing Role of Human Resources
Human Resources has had an ever-changing role from “paper pushers” to being a key component of organizational success. Their role was more closely aligned with personnel and administration functions that were viewed by the organization as paperwork (Heathfield, S.). In todays world HR now plays a vital role in establishing policies and procedures in the recruitment, training and compensation packages of employees. Setting standards for performance and workplace ethics is a vital part of the new HR role. Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection
Although conducting business and managing a workforce involves multiple human resource activities, some HR functional areas are of more importance than others in supporting the organizations business strategies and operating plans. When asked to identify the top three critical HR functional areas contributing to their organization’s current business strategy, more than one-half of HR professionals (52%) reported that staffing/employment/recruitment was among the most critical HR functional areas (SHRM, May 2008). Analyzing the staff needed to produce the desired results and goals of the organization is an important function. Staffing the organization with a capable workforce that is loyal and looking for a career and not just a
References: Heathfield,Susan M. The New Roles of the Human Resources Professional. Retrieved December 20, 2014, from http://humanresources.about.com/od/hrbasicsfaq/a/hr_role.htm Retrieved December 20, 2014, from Organizations and Its Impact on Business Strat Retrieved December 20, 2014, from