1.8 Summary
Summary
Human Resources Management is an integrated set of process, practices, programs and systems in an organization that focuses on the effective deployment and development of its employees. Through the strategic plan HR departments facilitate the process, are involved in research, and manage the people of the organization.
The evolution of HRM began in the 1900s and continues to evolve today as a strategic partner within organizations. The role of HRM is vast including laws/legislation, policies, job analysis/design, acquiring talent, training and development, performance assessment, compensation and benefits, labour relations, health and safety and analytics.
The HR Manager’s role has responsibilities to the HR department, the executive groups and the employees of organizations. They require specific competencies, skills, education and experiences. Many factors influence companies through external and internal factors that are driven by the strategic plan. In today’s world of HRM, all HR employees need to be professionals that include qualifications to manage the complexities of the employees in businesses.
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“1.8 Summary” from Human Resources Management – 3rd Edition by Debra Patterson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
