An effective human resources department is essential for any company as it focuses on one of the most valuable assets a company can have—its employees. A poorly managed human resources department can lead to employee dissatisfaction and eventual failure, even for the best companies.
In every industry, the role of the human resources department is akin to that of a department overseeing other crucial aspects of the company. Just as specialized committees or advisors help with different areas, the HR department aids the overall well-being of employees.
To ensure success, companies must take their human resources endeavours seriously, both from an employee and managerial perspective. Here are key tasks that a proficient human resources department should adopt to excel in any company:
- Setting the mission and goals of the HR department
- Planning, organizing, and managing the HR department
- Measuring the effects of programs
In contrast, HR services are the daily activities to implement the strategies determined by HR practices. They allow the mission and goals of the HR department to be carried out. HR activities may include:
- Payroll
- Surveys
- Recruitment and selection
- Training and development
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee and labour relations
- Retention
- Safety and health
- Employee attendance and time off
- Overtime
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Essentially, HR practices look at what an organization wants to do and why; HR activities address how.
