Writing Assignment 1
Written Assignment 1: Challenges in HRM
Daniel Granger
HRMN 300
01 February 2015
Prof. Malfara
Main Purpose The main purpose of this article is to identify and inform the reader of the ever prevalent challenges faced by Human Relations Mangers, (HRM), around the globe in today’s new modern, global, business world. Many companies, and their senior leadership alike, still believe that an HR department really doesn’t produce anything and only costs the company a portion of its profits. Human Relations, (HR), departments can and should be much more productive than they have traditionally been. No longer do we have a typing pool next to the water cooler, and a part-time secretary down the hall to keep track of employee information and their stamp-clock time cards. HR departments are taking on duties that have previously belonged to supervisors, and play a vital part of any company that hopes to succeed in the future. Employee training, retention and compensation are all within the HR area of responsibility.
Key Questions The key questions the author is addressing are: What role will the HRM be forced to play in the future? Additionally, what kind of new skills will the HRM be required to master in order to maintain their competitiveness and productivity? The HRM will take on a new role in the company, instead of just being the personnel section over in the corner; the HR section will become mentors, trainers and guides, ensuring employee training and development while retaining the best and brightest of the bunch. The HR department will also be the focal point for employees when they have complaints, questions, concerns and need advice on how to handle delicate situations. It almost seems as though companies will be required to have their
own impartial legal office to be used by employer and employee alike. Keeping the company out of hot water with legal issues, while attracting and keeping employees satisfied are
Daniel Granger
HRMN 300
01 February 2015
Prof. Malfara
Main Purpose The main purpose of this article is to identify and inform the reader of the ever prevalent challenges faced by Human Relations Mangers, (HRM), around the globe in today’s new modern, global, business world. Many companies, and their senior leadership alike, still believe that an HR department really doesn’t produce anything and only costs the company a portion of its profits. Human Relations, (HR), departments can and should be much more productive than they have traditionally been. No longer do we have a typing pool next to the water cooler, and a part-time secretary down the hall to keep track of employee information and their stamp-clock time cards. HR departments are taking on duties that have previously belonged to supervisors, and play a vital part of any company that hopes to succeed in the future. Employee training, retention and compensation are all within the HR area of responsibility.
Key Questions The key questions the author is addressing are: What role will the HRM be forced to play in the future? Additionally, what kind of new skills will the HRM be required to master in order to maintain their competitiveness and productivity? The HRM will take on a new role in the company, instead of just being the personnel section over in the corner; the HR section will become mentors, trainers and guides, ensuring employee training and development while retaining the best and brightest of the bunch. The HR department will also be the focal point for employees when they have complaints, questions, concerns and need advice on how to handle delicate situations. It almost seems as though companies will be required to have their
own impartial legal office to be used by employer and employee alike. Keeping the company out of hot water with legal issues, while attracting and keeping employees satisfied are
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