Strategic Human Resource Management Blog

My Strategic Human Resource Management Blog -

• keeps you up-to-date on any new Web page on strategic human resource, or amendments to existing Web pages.
• information on the most important activities carried out under the HR function including recruitment, employee engagement and motivation and employee retention.
• important articles and books on strategic human resource management, new theories on HR management, or any survey conducted on human resource management.
• provides insights into the world of HR.

Appointment

Use specific terms when referring to an appointment to a job.

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HR During Economic Crisis

What can you expect from HR during economic crisis?

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Performance Weaknesses

Performance weaknesses of employees have a negative impact on the performance and, thus, the productivity of the organization.

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Performance Weaknesses: Problems Crying for Action

Performance weaknesses of employees have a negative impact on the performance, and thus, the productivity of the organization.

Performance weaknesses, if left unsolved, limit organization's capability. the worst thing that can happen is its closure which affects the interests of all stakeholders.

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Compensation Management

Compensation management is one of the important responsibilities of HR people and line managers.

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Work Smarter Not Harder

The saying "Work smarter not harder" has become very relevant to present day conditions under which organizations operate. Working smarter is more effective than working harder.

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Workplace Discrimination

Workplace discrimination, sometimes referred to as employment discrimination refers to unfair treatment of an employee as compared to another employee.

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Employee Commitment

Take immediate steps to enhance employee commitment if you want your organization to excel, now and in the future.

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Winning Combination

The FIFA World Cup competition provides opportunities to learn. You, we, and organizations can learn from the world cup winning combination adopted by football teams.

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General Manager

The General Manager acts as a strategic business partner in a world of changing fortunes not only for organizations but for chief executives as well.

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Business Partner

Due to recent development, HR people cannot escape learning the basic principles connected with managing HR as a business partner.

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OSHA Compliance

Implement all OSHA Compliance Requirements. It can give you peace of mind. It can prevent serious problems that cost a lot of money.

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Books From Amazon

Read the best books on HR management, personal development and on other subjects that inspire and empower. Among these are books from Amazon.

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HR Innovation

What is HR innovation and what is its impact on your organization's financial success?

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HR Role in Business

As someone involved in HR, you may sometimes ask yourself about HR role in business. Others may ask this same question.

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Effective HR Save Money

"Will Effective HR Save Money?" This is one of the questions you may want to ask in order to convince yourself of its importance.

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China is HR Paradise

With a huge population, a rapidly-growing economy and fast opening up to businesses from overseas, China is HR paradise.

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Goal Setting

Goal setting helps you to focus on what you want to achieve, be it personal, or related to your career or work.

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Happy Workers

Happy workers are not necessarily productive employees.

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Appointment Policy

A clearly defined appointment policy leaves nothing to chance and this helps your organization to effectively conduct recruitment.

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ROI of Human Resources

ROI of Human Resources is only meaningful to organizations if it is at an acceptable level.

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Performance Appraisal Objectives

Revisit your performance appraisal objectives from time to time to ensure they remain relevant.

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Treat Employees Right

If and when you treat employees right, they will perform as you expected them to.

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Demotivation

Refrain from doing or saying things that increase employees' demotivation.

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Effective Leadership Skills

Equipping your key executives with effective leadership skills ensures that good decisive decisions are made each time and every time.

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HR Capacity Development

HR capacity development means building up the capability of the HR function to meet the various human capital needs of your organization.

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Achievement Beyond Expectation

The phrase "Achievement Beyond Expectation," by itself does not convey a message that is meaningful enough for organizations to act on. It is actionable if it refers to clearly defined measures or st

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Problems of HR Managers

These are only some of the problems of HR Managers. Resolving them on time will prevent other problems.

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HR Budget

Take time to think through and prepare a good and facilitative HR budget.

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Free HR Download

The free things in life are there to help you improve your station in life. Free HR download is one. But choose wisely and stay on-course.

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Knowledge Empowers

Knowledge Empowers people - leaders, managers, employees, people in general - resulting in a better state of things.

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Sample Termination Letter

A Sample Termination Letter for reference purpose.

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Staffing

You need staffing strategies in order to respond to changing work environment.

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Recruitment Policy

Recruitment policy is that framework by which you conduct recruitment exercise that achieves your staffing objectives.

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High Flyer and Dead Wood Employees

Take appropriate and differentited action on high flyer and dead wood employees.

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Executive Recruitment

HR policies need to address the importance of executive recruitment to enable HR to effectively respond to the business goals of organizations in the face of rapid economic change.

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Employee Selection

Follow a strict plan in conducting employee selection to ensure you get the people your organization needs.

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Change of Appointment

Change of Appointment usually involves change of position and or terms and conditions of employment.

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Wrongful Dismissal

Avoiding anything that employees can consider as wrongful dismissal saves you money and safeguards your organization's image.

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Effective Handling Of Employee Misconducts

Every manager and supervisor is responsible for the effective handling of employee misconducts.

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Top Three Challenges for HR

The top three challenges for HR managers and professionals may change from time to time. Identify them and take the necessary action.

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Merit-based Career Progression

A merit-based career progression gives you the right talents to help run the organization.

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Ongoing Learning

Ongoing Learning is crucial for continuous improvement.

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Shift Work Appointment Letter

If you are going to work on shift from the beginning, you can call your appointment letter as a "Shift Work Appointment Letter."

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Sample Probationer Employee Termination Letter

A Sample Probationer Employee Termination Letter that shows how this document may look like.

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Sample Job Transfer Letter

A Sample Job Transfer Letter showing draft of a letter written by a serving employee who is applying for transfer to another division of the company.

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Sample Employment Policy

This Sample Employment Policy is to explain some of the contents of such a policy.

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Employment Issues

Both employer and employee are concerned with many employment issues. Among these are the terms and conditions contained in Appointment Letters and Employment Contracts.

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Employee Termination

Ensure you have a proper and valid reason for every case of employee termination.

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