Human Resource Management

Duties of a Human Resource Person Recruitment of Employees Training Improvement of Culture or Moral Rewarding Compensation Providing Budgeting Aspects Regarding Wages * Management of people

Effective recruitment can be done through a number of ways. First of all the Company can conduct educational and psychological measurements. This task will involve assessment of abilities, skills and character evaluation of applicants. Through psychometric evaluation, the Company can ensure that employees have the right attitude necessary to fit into the organization.

Business Ethics – government has banned the lie detector as a screening device for most situations. Some businesses have gone to a psychological exam. Are these appropriate? How ethical are they? Would you use them?

Ways to recruit: Newspaper Trade magazines Internet Schools Employment agencies Head hunters Internally

Job description – lists detailed duties and responsibilities –As a human resource manager you should list qualifications, training, experience. You might also list hours (type of or amount) and/or compensation. –Compensation doesn’t always have to be in the form of money.

Selection/Hiring Application Résumé Interview Testing Reference Check

Most important skills as listed by Fortune 500 companies: Oral and written skills Leadership Analytical skills Ability to work in teams Ability to manage rapid change

Employers look for more than your qualifications (education); they also consider a person’s character and personality. These are your employability skills

Employability Skills Education Required Skills Work Experience Character & Personality –Body Language –School Records –Extracurricular Activities

Job Openings School Want ads Internet Local Businesses Employment agencies Head Hunters

First impressions: “Résumé and Cover Letter:” –Grammar, neatness, organization, and spelling are all extremely important. Never send a résumé without a cover letter. “Interview” –Oral communication – clear and concise answers, avoidance of slang –Appearance – Match the outfit with the job or take it up one step.

Résumé Name and Address Job Objective Education Experience Interests/Hobbies/Awards/Activities References

Cover Letter Three Main Paragraphs –What job are you applying for and how did you hear about the opening –What experience and education do you have? - Sell yourself –Ask for an interview - contact information

In the job interview body language is very important. (Posture, eye contact, gestures)

Job interview success: Find out about the company in advance Be on Time Appropriate clothing Be courteous and cooperative Make eye contact and be aware of body language Ask questions about the job Don’t expect an answer right away Follow-up (call or write a thank-you)

Why Work? Name three reasons

Corporate Culture – companies shared values, beliefs and goals Formally through a written manual or mission statement Informally through dress code, work habits, and social activities

Culture Continued – How would/is diversity and stereotypes be(ing) addressed at a company you owned or worked at? Describe examples, which you think were handled well, and /or examples, which you think were not. List ways in which a diversity management program could help a company.

Separation Voluntary – employee resigns Involuntary – downsizing, layoffs, –Termination – last resort after training, counseling and disciplinary action

Human Resources and Job Skills Vocabulary –Employability Skills –Body Language –Résumé –Reference –Referral - job lead –Cover letter –Job interview –Career –Job –Job Shadowing –Head Hunter

Vocab Human resource management Job description Compensation Recruitment Orientation Performance appraisal Promotion Transfer Separation Employability skills Body language

What is the difference between a career and a job? Career is an occupation or field in which you work over a long period of time.

average workers can now expect to hold different jobs during their adult work years... –

Three steps to planning a career. Decide what you want to do –A Interest Survey –B Abilities –C Goals and Values Analyze your job options Researching a Career

A-Interest inventory www,projectcareer.com

2. Analyze your job options Job market –Occupational Guides –School Counselors – –

3. Researching a Career Education Experience Apprenticeships Internships Job shadowing Volunteering Career Advancement