What is ‘Human Resources’?Human Resources (HR) relates to the management of people in the workplace from the recruitment stage to the end of their employment. The aim of HR is to create a work environment where people can operate effectively and can contribute positively to the success and prosperity of the business. HR is about recruiting the right people, training them properly, giving them clear direction in their work, and managing their performance. In order that people respond positively to the demands of work it is important that they are challenged, rewarded, appreciated, protected and generally treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. HR is about the management of all of these areas.
What typical HR issues arise in the business?- How do I recruit the right person for the job?
- What should a Contract of Employment include?
- How do I manage someone’s performance? Can I set targets for their work?
- What areas of Employment Legislation do I need to be familiar with?
- What’s a Job Description?
- If I let someone go, am I open to an Unfair Dismissals claim?
What would be a typical HR System or Framework in a business?The following is a list of documents or guidelines which should form part of a HR System in the workplace.
- Recruitment Procedure
- Contracts of Employment
- Induction Procedure
- Training Procedures
- Staff Handbook
- Job Descriptions
- Performance Management System
- Personnel files for employment records such as attendance, annual leave, absence, disciplinary issues and so forth.
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