Interested in gaining a better understanding of what skills and activities HR involves? Check out the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhSok_QW5AY
Careers in Human Resources
Long considered a support role, the field of human resources is taking on an increasingly strategic dimension in the business world as managers recognize employees as a source of competitive advantage. Indeed, companies of all kinds have learned that building strong corporate cultures and creating supportive work environments help their bottom lines. If you have a high emotional intelligence quotient, keep your cool when others lose theirs, and understand the link between human capital and business strategy, HR may be the field for you.
Turn to the WetFeet Insider Guide (http://store.wetfeet.com/products/careers-in-human-resources) to explore:
- The hiring outlook and industry trends, including the growing need for people with business backgrounds
- How the HR field has evolved in recent years, particularly in the wake of the global economic crisis
- The various roles available, from labor relations manager to recruiter to VP, with salary ranges for each and more!
Thinking about becoming an HR expert: Did you know?
The world's largest Chartered HR development professional body is the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). It is globally recognised for providing a benchmark of HR excellence in the field. Find out more at www.cipd.co.uk/qualifications/
Human Resources websites, case studies and further reading areas...
interested in learning about trends, developing expertise and gaining useful information on HR related matters? check out the following magazines in the field:
-Workforce Management (www.workforce.com )
-HR Magazine (www.shrm.org/hrmagazine)
-HR Executive (www.hreonline.com)
-Daily news and columns (www.HR.com)
-HR Magazine (www.shrm.org/hrmagazine)
-HR Executive (www.hreonline.com)
-Daily news and columns (www.HR.com)
Case study Guide:
“LinkedIn Messages Spark a Lawsuit”
Andrew R. McIlvaine, Human Resource Executive magazine,
6/2010
“Health Care Reform Will Have Profound Effect on HR”
Bill Leonard, shrm.org, 3/2010
“Employment Law Landscape Changes With Wal-Mart Ruling”
Rita Pyrillis, Workforce Management, 7/2011
“Facebook Firing Case Is Settled”
Melanie Trottman, The Wall Street Journal, 2/11
“Managing the ‘Difficult’ Employee”
Peter Cappelli, Human Resource Executive, 6/11
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