Assignment 12: Human Resources

Define Human Resources.  

Human Resources is the department of a company that is responsible for finding, selecting, recruiting and training people who apply for a job, as well as managing the compensations or benefits that they give to them.

What is the role of human resources? Define in detail. What is Capital? 

Strategic management and leadership: It is important that the manager or those in charge of the Human Resources area are involved in the organization's approach, basically being a strategic assistant for each area. This is because their role must also seek to contribute to the development and fulfillment of the company's objectives.

The employee’s care and the organizational culture: The Human Resources’ role in this aspect is related to the promotion of the methods that help to achieve a better culture and organizational climate, as well as those elements that allow to recognize and protect all the members within.

Adaptable to organizational change and development: This role is related to the capacity that this department must have to adapt to changes that come from abroad, as well as to promote constant transformation within your company.

Human Capital: Is a measure of economic value of a person’s professional skills. 

In your opinion, is Human Resources necessary? Explain.  What are the main areas of Human resources?

For me, the Human Resources Area is a fundamental part of a company because it represents the heart of the entity since it is in charge of managing all the human capital within it and being able to resolve conflicts, give compensation, etc. to all the employees.

• Payroll and Compensation

• Recruitment and Selection

• Training and Development

• Occupational Health

• Safety and Hygiene

• Talent Management

• Organizational Culture

Define Human Resource Management. 

Is a series of protocols, mechanisms, and tools used to ensure that each employee achieves their personal and professional goals, simultaneously benefiting the company.

What are the main responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager? Define them in detail. 

Human Resources Planification: It tries to know the future needs of the organization, observe what kind of people the organization needs, etc.

Hiring and Selection: Attract people to the company and thus choose the most suitable candidates for the job positions that have a vacancy.

Performance Appraisals: It is the evaluation of an employee’s work and abilities. Regular performance reviews are often tied to compensation and promotion within a company.

Training and Development: It is the field of Human Resources concerned with improving the work and performance of employees.

To Coach: The companies may coach select employees by giving one-on-one help to improve skills or performance. A couch can provide very personalized training and development. 

Leadership Development: These programs aim to develop key leadership skills in select employees. Developing leaders may learn about communication, negotiation, management and motivation.

Which of the responsibilities you mentioned in the previous questions do you  think is the most challenging or a HRM? Why?

I consider that each one has its difficulties within the Human Resources department because each one connects with each other in order to give the best results to the company and be able to achieve the established objectives, but one of the main ones is Hiring because it is important to know the people that we are going to have as employees on the company.

What are the most important skills of a Human Resources Manager?

• Assertive Communication.

• Active Listening.

• Learning Capacity.

• Analytical and Organizational skills.

• Team Management.

• Talent Management.

• Empathy.

• Adaptable to Change.

• Knowledge in Technologies.

• Analysis of Data

• Critical Thinking