Introduction This is a reaction essay to an article written by Keith Hammonds on “Why We Hate HR”
Mr. Hammonds viewpoint is that Human Resource (HR) departments of today are outdated and serve no positive function in today’s business world. This essay will showcase the importance of
HR and why it is necessary for business (Hammonds, 2005). Human Resources A human resource is a person or people that are employees of a company. A Human
Resource Manager is a person or department that manages the human resources of a company. A
HR Manager will deal with many job positions including but not limited to: Payroll, benefits, conflict resolution, job training, recruitment and retention (Heathfield, …show more content…
For example, a HR Manager can take the time to establish network connections with local universities and colleges to hire graduates or to do on the job training. A person who is not trained in Human Resources may not have the education or training to do a proper hiring process, which in turn could hurt the company whether it be in legal cases, or not hiring the correct people for the positions required. (Schwind, 2016) A good example of how HR can impact recruitment, Josh Bersin a LinkedIn Influencer points out a case where an insurance company was seeing a large amount of employee turnover. The HR department formulated a new compensation structure, rebranded their employment values and in Bersin’s opinion has one of the most talented teams he has seen, as well the company’s stock is now trading at 3 times the rate it was before HR stepped in (Bersin, 2013). Job Training Hammond states in his article that 58% of employees find job training favorable which to me points that it is a good thing (Hammonds, 2005). HR professionals need to ensure that …show more content…
(Schwind, 2016) Human
Resource Management is taught in business schools around the country, so for Hammonds to claim that business minded individuals do not go into HR is wrong. Human Resources is such a broad and dynamic career that is filled with exciting opportunities (Hammonds, 2005). Conclusion Human Resources is a necessary to a company as water is to a fish. If you have people employed in your company also known as a “human resource” you need a Human Resource
Manager. CEO’s do not have the time, or expertise to sit down and handle all the issues that come with having employees. There are companies out there that you can hire to farm out your human resource functions, but they do not know your company, your vision. Human Resources is not becoming obsolete as Hammonds suggests, in fact I believe the exact opposite. The world is an ever-changing place, always growing in amazing ways. Diversity, ethical issues, the new challenges facing LGBTQ2 workers and discrimination. Human Resources is not a nice thing to have, it is the thing you need to have. To be a company that is inclusive, with great
Mr. Hammonds viewpoint is that Human Resource (HR) departments of today are outdated and serve no positive function in today’s business world. This essay will showcase the importance of
HR and why it is necessary for business (Hammonds, 2005). Human Resources A human resource is a person or people that are employees of a company. A Human
Resource Manager is a person or department that manages the human resources of a company. A
HR Manager will deal with many job positions including but not limited to: Payroll, benefits, conflict resolution, job training, recruitment and retention (Heathfield, …show more content…
For example, a HR Manager can take the time to establish network connections with local universities and colleges to hire graduates or to do on the job training. A person who is not trained in Human Resources may not have the education or training to do a proper hiring process, which in turn could hurt the company whether it be in legal cases, or not hiring the correct people for the positions required. (Schwind, 2016) A good example of how HR can impact recruitment, Josh Bersin a LinkedIn Influencer points out a case where an insurance company was seeing a large amount of employee turnover. The HR department formulated a new compensation structure, rebranded their employment values and in Bersin’s opinion has one of the most talented teams he has seen, as well the company’s stock is now trading at 3 times the rate it was before HR stepped in (Bersin, 2013). Job Training Hammond states in his article that 58% of employees find job training favorable which to me points that it is a good thing (Hammonds, 2005). HR professionals need to ensure that …show more content…
(Schwind, 2016) Human
Resource Management is taught in business schools around the country, so for Hammonds to claim that business minded individuals do not go into HR is wrong. Human Resources is such a broad and dynamic career that is filled with exciting opportunities (Hammonds, 2005). Conclusion Human Resources is a necessary to a company as water is to a fish. If you have people employed in your company also known as a “human resource” you need a Human Resource
Manager. CEO’s do not have the time, or expertise to sit down and handle all the issues that come with having employees. There are companies out there that you can hire to farm out your human resource functions, but they do not know your company, your vision. Human Resources is not becoming obsolete as Hammonds suggests, in fact I believe the exact opposite. The world is an ever-changing place, always growing in amazing ways. Diversity, ethical issues, the new challenges facing LGBTQ2 workers and discrimination. Human Resources is not a nice thing to have, it is the thing you need to have. To be a company that is inclusive, with great