CO1 Session 3 (Functions of HRM)
CO1 Session 3 (Functions of HRM)
SESSION - 3
FUNCTIONS OF
HRM
COURSE: 22BL12C1
Class:: BBA-LLB
BY DR MUDIT SAXENA
FUNCTIONS OF HRM
If you thought human resources (HR) was mostly about interviewing candidates
and hosting diversity trainings; then think again.
HR departments act as a liaison between employers and employees to help ensure
both are well equipped to do their jobs safely and effectively.
These days, HR professionals can choose to be either Generalists or Specialists.
Generalists possess a wide range of skills and can handle multiple aspects of the HR
needs at a company.
Specialists who have deep expertise in one area of HR, like recruitment or
benefits administration.
According to Henry Mintzberg, A typical manager acts as a:
Monitor
Disseminator
Spokesperson
Figure-head
Leader
Liaison
Entrepreneur
Disturbance Handler
Resource Allocator
Negotiator
FUNCTIONS OF HRM DR MUDIT
SAXENA
12 KEY FUNCTIONS
OF HR
DEPARTMENT
8. Industrial Relations
Another function of HR is
maintaining and cultivating
relationships with labor unions
and other collectives and their
members.
Maintaining good relations with unions will help to spot and resolve potential
conflicts quickly and will also be beneficial in more difficult economic times when
layoffs or other actions are required.
FUNCTIONS OF HRM DR MUDIT
SAXENA
9. Employee
Participation and
Communication
Employee participation is a
process in which employees
take control of their work and
its conditions by incorporating
their involvement in decisions
regarding their work.
Employee communication
refers to the sharing of ideas
between the employee and
the management of the
organization. Effective
employee communication is
essential for the success of an
organization.
11. Well-being
Another key HR function is supporting employees so that they can do their best
work. This involves proactively promoting mental, physical, and financial well-
being.