Human Resource Management isn’t easy! In this article, we will discuss 9 common HR concepts and terms. We will start with some of the more basic ones before discussing the more expert level HR terms. These are the HR concepts every HR professional, whether starting or having decades of experience, should know. What’s in: Engagement…
People are essential to the success of any business. The performance of employees can be a liability or asset to a company. As an HR professional, you will play a pivotal role in how successful your company is. Good Human Resource Management (HRM) is essential for businesses of all sizes. In this article, we will…
The way we work is changing. According to a popular estimation reported by the World Economic Forum, around “65% of children entering school will eventually work at jobs that don’t exist today”. The main cause of this is rapidly changing technology. In this article, we will explore the impact of automation. More specifically, how it…
We are the products of our stories. Our past, present, and future form a combination of experiences and narratives that we have written in the past and choose to write in the future. If you are one of those people who still believe that stories are something to be read in a children’s book, you…
Workforce planning is often mentioned – but rarely explained. What is workforce planning, and how do you do it? When used well, strategic workforce planning enables HR to plan for the capabilities they need in the future. In this article, we will dive into what workforce planning is, the process, give a number of examples,…
The need for innovation in Human Resources is real. By Human Resources, I don’t just mean the HR department, but everything that has to do with the interaction between organizations and their people. When we think of innovation, we immediately assume this is about bringing in technology, certainly in this age of digital, Artificial Intelligence…
What are the key roles of human resources? In this article, we will list the 18 key Human Resources roles. In addition, we will go over these roles and explain how doing them right will create benefits for both the people and the organization. Background of Human Resource Roles For a long time, Human Resources…
For quite some time now, there has been a lot of talk about culture – or organizational – fit. Of course, hiring new people means finding the best candidate for the job. But perhaps it’s even more important that the person your recruit feels like they’ve finally found their place from the moment they first…
Whether you’re working in a large corporate or a smaller enterprise, a Human Resource strategy forms the basis of everything you do in HR. In this article, we will give a definition of the HR strategy, explain how the HR strategy impacts daily HR practices, and we will end with a Human Resource strategy example.…
Human Resources models help to explain the role of HR in the business. In this article, we will go over the 5 most practical HR models. These models enable us to explain what HR’s role is, how HR adds value to the business, and how the business influences HR. The 5 HR models that we…