Learning Log 1 - Part 3

Evaluation of valuable learning lesson

Through my research this week I was able to discover some very valuable information but what I found most intriguing his how HR used to operate and how it is designed now and all the responsibilities that come with the role. I have no idea how a company can run without an HR department. HR like other departments is not seen as part of the operations end of the business but that is such an understatement as they are strategically involved in the business’s end goal. They do all the recruiting and staffing to find the best employees for the company and add value by enabling business strategies to their employees and the organization. HR work with leaders and management to create value with employees and find a balance. By understanding the responsibilities of HR will help me grow and develop in my role. I now know the steps to take on how to be promoted and develop myself.

Tie-in to Manager’s work with HR

As a manager, working with HR would be very helpful when trying to fill an empty position. HR will do the recruiting on the ideal candidate that will spot the empty spot on the team. A trust is created with HR and the manager to know what qualifications to look for in a potential candidate. By working together on immediate and future staffing needs, HR and management benefit from reduced cost per hire and turnover. In addition, the organization benefits from appropriate succession planning and adequate staffing (Mayhew, n.d.). After all both parties have a vested interest in ensuring the company achieves success. HR and managers work together to find a balance for the employees. Leadership training topics include how to provide employees with constructive feedback and how to conduct fair and unbiased assessments of employee performance. HR and managers should therefore work together to ensure the organization maintains a consistent approach to performance management (Mayhew, n.d.).  Inconsistencies within an organization’s performance management system negatively impact employee job satisfaction, which is another reason HR and managers should work collaboratively. Through working together, management becomes more proficient in tactical human resources functions.

Reference:

Mayhew, R. (n.d.). Why should HR & line managers work together? Retrieved January 15, 2017, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/should-hr-line-managers-work-together-10377.html