In exploring HRM roles and responsibilities it might be helpful to start with a list of some of the activities typically handled by an HRM staff, for example:
Depending upon the size of the organization, these activities might be organized into the following functions. In a large organization these functions might be done by a discrete unit or an HRM professional specializing in the functional area. In smaller organizations, these functions might be handled by one individual or contracted out entirely. The following is an example of how the HRM functions might be organized:
HR Planning | Training & Development |
Employment/Staffing | Employee & Labor Relations |
Compensation/Wages | Risk Management |
Employee Benefits | Diversity/EEO |
This week, consider these various HRM activities and responsibilities (above), and give extra consideration to your first Web Field Trip assignment in which you research government resources for identifying skills and competencies for various jobs, including those related to HRM responsibilities. Also, in this week's readings, note the descriptions of the core competencies for HRM professionals.
Using your work organization (or another organization that you are familiar with), explain which of the six competencies is most important at this time and why.
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible
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