Why should you care about HR? In short – it’s about your people.
Each department in a company has a function. Marketing is about brand awareness. Sales to bring in customers/clients. Accounting to track the money. HR is about the people.
Why should you focus on the people? Here’s a simple equation.
Happy Employees = happier customers/clients which in turn will return and refer businesses. This can reduce what’s needed in sales and marketing. Reducing expenses while increasing revenue = higher profits.
I know “happy” sounds elusive or hard to measure, so how’s it done?
Human Resources does this by focusing on:
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the culture and values of the organization.
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Ensures people have a sense of purpose to their work.
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Helps set expectations for both the employees and the company.
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Determine salary and benefits.
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Establishing development goals
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Employee Engagement
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Communicate, communicate, and communicate.
Human Resources also focuses on the company needs by:
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Ensuring legal compliance
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Maintaining an organizational structure which supports the goals
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Finding the right people to work at the company
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Ensure high potential/performers stay
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Take corrective action
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Translate leadership objectives for communication
Do you care about HR? What can happen to the business if you don’t?
Not sure where to start? Reach out for a discussion to either [email protected] or 773.531.8199.