Where would any business be without top quality organisation? The answer – in more debt than a chronic gambler straddling the rear end of Las Vegas.
Without every file and digital copy just-so, major operations can come under scrutiny from the taxman, confuse customer orders and make late payments on important bills.
But it’s not up to those high-flying, suited and booted bosses to figure out spreadsheets, staff pay and schedules. The large majority of businesses will hire a crack team of Human Resources pros.
These are the pen pushers who can keep a firm hand on the tiller, even when management has some new crackpot idea. They’ve got the keys to the safe, metaphorically speaking, and they’ve got to keep funds ticking over efficiently and steadily.
In recent times, the human in human resources has been put on the backburner – due in part to the major advancements of HR software.
The software for the job
Back in the bad old days, when people huddled the streets in black and white and abacuses were used for complex arithmetic, HR software was little more than a spruced up spreadsheet. Inputting data took aeons. You’d have been better off with a Filofax and a dream than relying on these impenetrable chunks of code.
But now that processing power has caught up with the expectations of businesses, HR software has become an invaluable tool in the day-to-day operations of a workplace.
This software’s efficiency means that HR pros can spend their time on other activities, removing the time drain of inputting endless screeds of information.
Where does this leave the skills of the HR department? In short, it shifts them into different spheres.
Skillz to pay the billz
Proficiency in technology is a vital part of the job, with an in-depth knowledge of word documents, spreadsheets, email and various other pieces of software a must.
Communication is also key – and that’s one part of the job that won’t change with the times.
The ideal HR department knows everyone in a vast crew of staff. They understand their problems and will make every effort to find solutions. At the same time, they’ll liaison with their boss to detail potential problems that could erupt in their workplace.
If all this sounds appealing, what qualifications do you need for the role?
Most employers expect someone in HR to have a basic set of qualifications and an intricate knowledge of employment law.
A warm and welcoming figure is perfect for any office, so make sure you’ve got optimal interpersonal skills.
Without the HR department, an office quite simply couldn’t function – don’t you want to be the most important cog in the machine?
I have a friend who is an HR staff. She feels satisfied with her job and that she’s important and have an essential role in the company.
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Organization is absolutely a critical component in finding (and maintaining) success in any endeavor. As you accurately note, a lot of that organization is the result of a good HR team. My wife formerly worked in an HR department and she would heartily agree!
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My wife formerly worked in an HR department and she would heartily agree!
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I am not sure how it works for large corporations, but I have some experience with small and medium businesses.
They either hire a recruiting agency or the software does all the work for them.
There are some pretty advanced software that can flip through tons of CV’s and find the perfect suitable match.
Unless the job opening is really specific and requires some real set of skills that must be interviewed in person, there’s no need for an HR person anymore.
I think the HR departments are really shrinking over time, everything is mostly being automated.
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It goes without saying that Human Resource is a very strategic department in any organization. It is the heart of the whole company and often determines the success or the failure of the organization depending on how it is well organized and run. Very informative!
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A well-oiled HR department that focuses on employing the right staff and engaging existing personnel, in addition to all the administration tasks can often be the key to a successfully run organisation. Whilst automation can be useful for efficiency and accuracy, I am not sure any HR department could run without the physical presence of people, could it?
Thanks for sharing, Pauline. I think software is a great addition to the workforce and fast becoming a need if not already a need. All so often I see companies struggle only to find that the HR dept isn’t a serious one.
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A good HR department should be able to identify problems before they arise and have a solid professional relationship with everyone in the office. Thanks for sharing!
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