Human Resources Management (HR)

Discuss the nature of human resources management  🟡

• Strategic practice of managing an organization’s workforce by focusing on doing the following for employees

  • Recruiting

  • Developing 

  • Motivating

  • Retaining 

• Treats people as a valuable asset and prioritizes their needs to achieve optimal success as an organization

  • People-centered

  • Compliance

  • Relationship-building

• Core functions

  • Recruitment/selection

  • Onboarding

  • Training/development

  • Performance management

  • Compensation and benefits

  • Employee relations

Explain the role of ethics in human resources management 🔴

• Ensuring fair treatment of employees, upholding compliances, building trust, and promoting a positive work culture

  • Guides HR professionals to make decisions that prioritize ethical values

  • Impacts company’s reputation and productivity 

• Employees who report unethical or illegal practices are called whistleblowers

Describe the use of technology in human resources management 🔴

• Digital tools and software to streamline processes

  • Gathering and analyzing employee data

  • Making data-driven decisions 

  • Performance management, engagement, and training 

• Allows for more efficient operations and strategic insights into the workforce

Orient new employees 🟡

• Process that helps new hires learn about the company, their roles, and how to fit into the team

• What to include

  • Company overview

  • Job-focused training

  • Policies and procedures

  • Benefits, perks

  • Workplace safety

  • Introduction to the team

  • Support

• Best practices

  • Create a schedule

  • Automate paperwork

  • Gather feedback

  • Help employees set goals

  • Make employees feel welcome