Human resources (HR) refers to the people who work in an organization and their relationship with that organization. Different terms have been used to describe such people including employees, associates, and personnel; but the term “human resources” has gained widespread acceptance over the last decade because it clearly expresses the belief that human beings are a valuable and sometimes irreplaceable resource to the success of any organization. Effective human resource management (HRM) is an important part of any manager’s job.
Managers face several major HR challenges in three main categories: the environment, the organization, and the individual. Environment challenges include rapid change, rise of the Internet, workforce diversity, globalization, and natural disasters. Organization challenges include decentralization, downsizing, self-managed work teams, technology, and outsourcing. Individual challenges include ethical dilemmas, social responsibility, productivity, empowerment, and job insecurity.
The rapid rise of the Internet is the single most important trend affecting organizations, human resource managers, and their human resource practices. The Internet, in particular, and technology, in general, is having a profound impact on how organizations manage their human resources. Nearly every organization today uses the Internet as part of their regular business practices.
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Technology is changing the way human resources within organizations operate, from the way they recruit, to how they stay compliant, to how they keep up with records and payroll. What used to involve piles of paperwork and frenzied activity, can now be done with online tools, mobile apps, and cloud software which allows HR managers and professionals to operate at a less hectic pace. Technology has improved the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of HR practices. TechFunnel.com is dedicated to analyzing HR tech companies, compiling top HR technology trends, and writing about modern HR tech topics including: ways recruiting technology will change hiring, applicant tracking systems, talent management systems, and utilizing technology for hiring.
With the advent of the gig economy, the benefits of video conferencing are many especially for human resource executives and professionals. Does video conferencing technology hold the power to improve human resource functions? Communication is critical for good success and efficiency in business. This is especially true in human resource departments. Human
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