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Module 16Issues, Problems & Trends inManaging and DevelopingHuman Resources

ME 212 Human Resource Developmentand ManagementSummer 2012

JOHN A. LIWANAG, C.E.Master in Management Engineering

Human ResourcesHuman Resources Human resource management (HRM, or

simply HR) is the management of an organization’s workforce, or human resources. It is responsible for the attraction, selection, training,, assessment and rewarding of employees, while also overseeing organizational leadership and culture, and ensuring compliance with

employee and labor laws.

HRM is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people such as compensation, hiring, performance management, organization development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation, communication, administration, and training.

Issues and Problems on Issues and Problems on HRMHRM1. Diversity is a common and important HR

issue. Employers must adhere to hiring, promotion and termination practices that don't discriminate against people of different races, ages or sexual orientations.

Source:gov.cbia.com

Issues and Problems on Issues and Problems on HRMHRM2. Productivity is one of the human resources

issues that continue to be a common struggle for most businesses.HR management has the responsibility of designing the workplace structure and implementing programs that help increase employee motivation and productivity.

Issues and Problems on Issues and Problems on HRMHRM3.Training is needed in virtually every business

and industry. Training is classically one of the most common human resources issues as it’s a necessary component of employee development.

Issues and Problems on Issues and Problems on HRMHRM4. Benefits are human resources issues.. In human

resources, a compensation package refers to salary plus included benefits. Common employee benefits include health insurance, life insurance, a dental plan and employee product discounts.

Source:applegate.co.uk

5. Outsourcing refers to companies giving work to independent contractors outside the company rather than to in-house employees. Outsourcing is one of the most common human resources issues today as more businesses are hiring freelancers rather than creating more overhead costs by taking on additional in-house employees.

Issues and Problems on Issues and Problems on HRMHRM

The 8 Major Trends in HR The 8 Major Trends in HR Today Today

1. Analytics and Metrics

More and more organizations are building in-house workforce analytics capabilities and trying to respond to pressures to establish the expected economic return to programs and practices they propose to senior leadership.              

In other words, companies are forking over their own time and resources in order to analyze what’s working and demonstrating ROI for their company—not necessarily just following so-called tried and true industry standards that may have worked in the past.

Source:performanceassociates.co.nz

The 8 Major Trends in HR The 8 Major Trends in HR Today Today

2. Technology

Another trend is “HR wanting to ‘own’ their technology and making a move to cloud based solutions that they can maintain cheaply without having to be dependent upon IT or a big ERP system.”

In addition, many organizations are automating processes through either technology or vendors.

The 8 Major Trends in HR The 8 Major Trends in HR Today Today

3. OutsourcingFunctions are being outsourced

including recruitment, labor

relations and total rewards.

The workforce is working more

non-traditionally. This includes

flexible work schedules, virtual

workplaces and greater

reliance on contingent staffing.

The 8 Major Trends in HR The 8 Major Trends in HR TodayToday4. Compliance

employers are seen as the deep pocket solution to many employee-related woes, and if an employer does not have the policies, procedures and proper documentation in place when a claim is lodged, it could cost them a penny on employment-related claims, wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, age discrimination, sexual and general harassment claims and others.

The 8 Major Trends in HR The 8 Major Trends in HR TodayToday5. Compensation,

Benefits and Employee Incentives

This focuses on upgraded wellness programs which becomes part of upcoming changes in healthcare, set to occur over the next few years.

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Source:pedge.com

6. Training and Development

How learning functions are changing is one indication of a pendulum shift, but the role employees place on learning and development may be even more notable. A hefty paycheck and great benefits are always top of mind for most desirable candidates –  but another major change that’s occurring in the HR and recruiting space is that employees are looking for companies that will provide them the skills necessary to prepare them for their long-term career goals.

The 8 Major Trends in HR The 8 Major Trends in HR TodayToday

7. Contingent Workforce

The rise of the consultant and contingent workforce at multiple levels throughout many organizations has lead to short-term assignments, harder to understand resumes, and increased specialization.

Long term is now considered 12 months if you make it that far, you might just be a fit for more responsibility. Only then are people eligible for ancillary benefits of training, coaching, and career planning.

Source:enterforce.com

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8. A Growingly Mobile WorkforceThanks to tablets and the growing availability of wireless technology, more and more companies are reducing overhead costs by letting their constantly wired workforce telecommute.

In most cases, the arrangement is to the mutual benefit of both employer and employee.

Statistics show that allowing employees to work from home at least part of the time can increase productivity by 15 percent and save the company an average of $10k per year per employee, according to a study by the Telework Research Coalition. Additionally, this saves the employee about $7k annually, reduces turnover and improves company loyalty. Source: fidis.net

ReferencesReferences

Sheri Cyprus & Heather Bailey , 2003-2012 Conjecture Corporation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Trends in Human Resource Management Tony E. Hansen Walden

University: HR Roundtable, Alexandra Guadagno