$5.$ Human Resource Activities

Human Resource Activities

The human resource management function has evolved over time. In contrast to an earlier era when the activities of human resource managers were primarily administrative, human resource professionals are now challenged to be more strategic as they help their companies compete in a dynamic environment. For some organizations, this has led to a skills mismatch, since the new skill requirements of human resource activities differ considerably from the traditional activities of professional activities.

This exercise is important because consideration of ways the human resource function can contribute to performance can lead to important workplace innovations.

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Bill is working with a supervisor to resolve tension between shift workers.

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HR is leading a taskforce to review the effectiveness of a forced ranking system.

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The company is conducting a wage survey to determine whether its compensation is competitive.

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Frank is developing a mentoring program that seeks to enhance the career trajectory of traditionally underrepresented groups in management.

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Maria is working on a task force to increase employee participation quality control.

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The HR team is meeting to compare the relative effectiveness of various social media platforms for the recruitment of entry$-$level employees.

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The company participates in an annual compensation survey to assess the competitiveness of its wages.

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Garcia$$s Air Services open enrollment each October allows employees to choose among insurance plans.

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