Human Resource Management
Many futurists predict that the number of free agents will proliferate as market factors such as the growth of technology and the requisite increase in skills demand a different kind of work. For some, the workplace that grew out of the Industrial Revolution (the same event that necessitated the human resource function) will become obsolete, as people become […]
What Is a Team? A team is any group of people organized to work together interdependently and cooperatively to meet the needs of their customers by accomplishing a purpose and goals. Teams are created for both long term and short term interaction. A product development team, an executive leadership team, and a departmental team are
Human resource management (HRM) Human resource management (HRM)is the strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organisation’s most valued assets – the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the business. [1] The terms “human resource management” and “human resources” (HR) have largely replaced the term “personnel management” as a description of the processes involved in
How Do I Evaluate an Employee’s Performance? You need to create a performance plan for a new position or get a “snap shot” of a current employee’s performance. Principle: As a supervisor, it is most important to establish performance requirements for each employee, and manage employee performance. Performance appraisal ratings are very important to the career of
Employee benefits INTRODUCTION I. Overview The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), (1) the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), (2) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (3) ban discrimination against protected groups in compensation and terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. The Equal Pay Act (EPA) (4) prohibits sex-based wage discrimination. These laws require that all employee benefits be provided in a non-discriminatory
Training and Development In the field of human resource management, training and development is the field concerned with organizational activity aimed at bettering the performance of individuals and groups in organizational settings. It has been known by several names, including employee development, human resource development, and learning and development. Harrison observes that the name was endlessly debated by the Chartered Institute of Personnel
Collective Bargaining agreements are agreements that cover two or more employees who are union members. Only registered unions and employers can bargain for collective agreements. If you are involved in bargaining for a collective agreement, you will need to check that you follow the correct procedures. The Employment Relations Act 2000 requires employers and unions to bargain in good faith over collective agreements. This includes requirements to meet,
Communication Communication is the process of transferring information from one source to another. Communication is commonly defined as “the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs”. [1] Communication can be perceived as a two-way process in which there is an exchange and progression ofthoughts, feelings or ideas towards a mutually accepted [clarification needed] goal or direction. Overview: Communication is a process whereby information is encoded
Safety and Health Occupational safety and health is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. As a secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment. It may involve interactions among many subject areas, including occupational medicine, occupational (or industrial)
Rewards & compensation REWARDS: Something given or received in recompense for worthy behavior or in retribution for evil acts. Money offered or given for some special service, such as the return of a lost article or the capture of a criminal. A satisfying return or result; profit. Psychology. The return for performance of a desired behavior; positive
