What is Human Resource Management

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What is Human Resource Management?

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on
recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the
organization. Human Resource Management can also be performed by line managers.
Human Resource Management 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.
Human Resource Management is also a strategic and comprehensive approach to managing
people and the workplace culture and environment. Effective HRM enables employees to
contribute effectively and productively to the overall company direction and the accomplishment
of the organization's goals and objectives.
Human Resource Management is moving away from traditional personnel, administration, and
transactional roles, which are increasingly outsourced. HRM is now expected to add value to the
strategic utilization of employees and that employee programs impact the business in measurable
ways. The new role of HRM involves strategic direction and HRM metrics and measurements to
demonstrate value.

The study of human resource management is concerned with the nature and regulation of the
employment relationship and is a field to which a variety of disciplines contribute, notably
sociology, psychology, and industrial relations. The subject covers areas of work and
employment as diverse as...

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