Human Resources - Management

 María Guadalupe Medina Jasso

Task 1 Human Resources

 

Define Human resources.

Human resources is used to describe both the people who work for a company or organization and the department responsible for managing all matters related to employees, who collectively represent one of the most valuable resources in any businesses or organization.

 

What is the role of human resources? Define in detail.

Most experts agree on seven main roles that HRM plays in organizations. These are described in the following sections.

 

 

What is Capital?

Capital includes all resources a company uses to generate revenue. Human resources or the people working in the organization are the most important resource.

In your opinion, is human resources necessary? Explain.

 Yes, I think that human resources is one of the most important areas of the company, since it is important to manage these human resources properly, avoiding conflicts between employees, guaranteeing safety and making sure that employees can help the company grow.

What are the main areas of Human resources?

·        Recruiting and staffing employees

·        Employee benefits

·        Employee compensation

·        Employee and labor relations

·        Human resources compliance

·        Organizational structure

·        Human resources information and payroll

·        Employee training and development

 

Define Human resource management.

Human resource management (HRM) is the process of employing people, training them, compensating them, developing policies relating to them, and developing strategies to retain them.

What are the main responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager? Define  them in detail.

Staffing

You need people to perform tasks and get work done in the organization.

Development of Workplace Policies

Every organization has policies to ensure fairness and continuity within the organization.

Compensation and Benefits Administration

HRM professionals need to determine that compensation is fair, meets industry standards, and is high enough to entice people to work for the organization

Retention

Retention involves keeping and motivating employees to stay with the organization.

Training and Development

Once we have spent the time to hire new employees, we want to make sure they not only are trained to do the job but also continue to grow and develop new skills in their job.

Dealing with Laws Affecting Employment

Human resource people must be aware of all the laws that affect the workplace

Worker Protection

Safety is a major consideration in all organizations.

Communication

Besides these major roles, good communication skills and excellent management skills are key to successful human resource management as well as general management.

Awareness of External Factors

In addition to managing internal factors, the HR manager needs to consider the outside forces at play that may affect the organization.

 

Which of the responsibilities you mentioned in the previous questions do you  think is the most challenging or a HRM? Why?

I believe that recruiting is one of the most challenging things for people who work in the human resources area, I have had the opportunity to be within that area and without a doubt it is difficult to recruit personnel, since people want many benefits from of the company without really committing to its activities, in addition to the fact that staff turnover is very frequent

 

What are the most important skills of a Human Resource Manager?

Communication

Communication is arguably the most important skill a human resources manager must possess

Organization

It’s difficult to manage the needs of employees and business owners if you lack organizational skills.

Tech Savvy

Gone are the days where HR managers would pound away on typewriters or draft performance reviews by hand.

Flexibility

Structure helps a business run smoothly, but HR management requires plenty of flexibility.

Patience

If you’re a parent or you remember your time in elementary school, you’re probably familiar with tattling.

Negotiation

When an employee comes to HR management with an issue, they often believe they’re right, and the other parties involved are wrong.

Ethical Actions

Human resource management requires ethical actions that preserve the integrity of all parties involved.

Compassion

Many employees are terrified to request personal time, even when companies offer generous plans.

Commitment

In order to be successful, a human resources specialist should genuinely care about the state of the company.