Why Human Resources Management Is Important

Why Human Resources Management Is Important Why Human Resources Management Is Important Debates about the importance of Human Resources Management occur daily in workplaces. Some employees regard Human Resource (HR) as the policing, traumatizing, systematizing arm of executive management. These employees see HR staff as gatekeepers, people who  hold  little interest in employee concerns. Such employees also see HR staff as supporting managers, not regular employees, sometimes attributing nefarious goals and motives to HR staff or even talking about  why they hate HR. Part of the problem is that HR has to  balance the interests  of five different stakeholders, so employees can feel their interests are ignored. 2:07 Watch Now: Why HR Matters Now More Than Ever Why HR Is Important A  good HR department  is critical to an employee-oriented, productive workplace in which employees are energized and engaged. Below are a few key reasons why: HR monitors the culture. Some organizations say that HR owns the culture, but as in all other employee relations matters, we  recommend that the ownership is spread across all employees.HR owns the overall talent management processes. In conjunction with other managers, HR leads the way in  management development,  performance management,  succession planning,  career paths, and other aspects of  talent management. HR cant do  it alone and relies heavily on managers and executive staff to help plan and execute the strategies. However, HR has to bring new ideas and effective practices into the organization. HR is responsible for the overall recruiting of a superior workforce. Once again, HR cannot do it alone but must provide support to  hiring managers  who are also responsible for recruiting a  superior workforce. HR must provide  leadership, training, scheduling assistance, a  systematic hiring process,  recruitment planning processes, interview expertise, selection monitoring, and more.HR recommends  market-based salaries  and develops an overall strategic compensation plan. HR provides guidance to managers as they determine the salary ranges within their organizations. HR researches,  recommends and implements  employee benefits programs  that attract and retain your best employees. HR is also responsible for controlling costs and considering various options before recommending adoption.HR is responsible for recommending and instituting strategies for people and the organization that further the attainment of the organizations  strategic goals. If your organization is changing direction, developing new products,  changing mission, vision, or goals, HR must lead the way with employee programs and processes. HR makes sure that workplace activities, events, celebrations, ceremonies, field trips, and  team building  opportunities are occurring. Other employees plan and implement the activities with or without HRs help, but the HR leader is generally responsible for monitoring the budget and providing committee oversight.HR advocates for employees who have issues or conflict  with management and coaches managers and executives who seek a more effective approach to working with particular employees. Not everyone loves each other but they need to develop  effective working relationships  with contributions and productivity. HR can help by knowing the players and taking on the necessary role of advocate, coach and/or mediator. The importance of HR is easily overlooked in the busy day-to-day in the workplace, but without contributions in each of these areas, the organization would be less successful.