Question 1

What does human resources mean exactly?

Accepted Answer

Recruiting, screening, and training potential employees and administering employee benefit programs are human resources (HR) duties. HRM (Human Resources Management) involves effectively managing people in an organization. HR management helps bridge the gap between employees' performance and the organization's strategic objectives. The human resource department comprises various professionals with in-depth knowledge of the recruitment process as well as the management of the organization.

Types of HR in a company are

Employee specialist,
HR coordinator,
HR assistant,
HR specialist,
HR generalist,
HR manager,
Director of Human Resources

Applications of HR

Recruitment,
Deciding payment and payroll,
Performance management,
Compensation and benefits of the employees,
Maintaining employee records,
Positive working environment,
Succession planning,
Bridge gap between employer and employees.

Question 2

Which IT tools are used in Human Resources (HR) ?

Accepted Answer

Human resource tools include various technological solutions that assist organizations with managing their day-to-day Human Resource (HR) activities.

Here are the top 5 trending HR Management Tools:

Kissflow HR Cloud - Cloud-based HR platform that allows businesses to conduct applicant tracking, onboarding, and performance reviews.
Zoho People - It is incorporated with several tools to track leaves, manage timesheets, create custom forms, and manage performance appraisals.
iCIMS Talent Acquisition - The Talent Cloud company empowers organizations to draw in, engage, hire, and advance talent, building a winning workforce.
Breezy HR - Helps avoid data loss during migration and integration, keeps track of current employees, and streamlines communication.
ADP - ADP is an all-in-one solution that integrates HR, payroll, talent, time, and tax and benefits management.

Question 3

What are the similarities and differences between Human resources management and personnel management?

Accepted Answer

Personnel Management (PM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) are involved in managing an organization's members and engaging in similar activities, including staffing, job analysis, planning, employee development, compensation, policy development, health and safety and employee relations. However, Human Resource Management has become an extension of Traditional Personnel Management.

Following are the main points of difference between HRM and PM:

Human Resources Management	Personnel Management
Concentrates on the planning, monitoring and control aspects of resources.	Largely about mediating between the management and employees.
More employee-oriented	More administrative in nature
More administrative in nature	Employees are used for organizational benefit
Based on organizational procedures and rules	Based on personnel procedures and rules
Long-term proactive strategy integrated	Short-term, relative and marginal

Question 4

How is Human Resource Development related to Human Resource Management?

Accepted Answer

Human Resource Development (HRD) is commonly treated as a subsystem of Human Resource Management (HRM) and draws many functions, attributes, and processes from HRM. HRM treats only people and handles the recruitment process. HRD is anxious about the event in all aspects, and people within an organization regulate formal activities like classroom training, college courses, and a change effort planned by the organization.

The HRD department also takes care of other employee benefits like claims or reimbursements. Examples of HRM include; Job applications, Employee Benefits surveys, and Employee Referral forms. Information system (IS) Applications in Human Resource Management (HRM) include recruitment, employment, training, performance management, compensation management, and real-time management.

Question 5

Which are the best Human Resources (HR) courses for beginners and their fees?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Human Resources (HR) course aims to develop an understanding of human resource management and its relevance to organizations. Students will develop the mandatory skills to use HR principles in an exceedingly kind of situation to judge strategic issues and techniques associated with selecting and developing workforce resources.

Some of the best HR courses, along with their fees details, are mentioned below

Human Resources Management	Personnel Management
Concentrates on the planning, monitoring and control aspects of resources.	Largely about mediating between the management and employees.
More employee-oriented	More administrative in nature
More administrative in nature	Employees are used for organizational benefit
Based on organizational procedures and rules	Based on personnel procedures and rules
Long-term proactive strategy integrated	Short-term, relative and marginal

Question 6

Who can do a human resources course?

Accepted Answer

The eligibility criteria differ according to the level of courses. In general, aspirants must have completed graduation in any discipline to pursue a human resources course. However, for MBA in Human Resources (HR) or any post-graduation level course, you must pass management entrance exams.

Besides qualifications, you also need to have certain traits and built-in skills that help in pursuing HR Course. These are:

Administration
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Team management
Vendor and employee management
Professionalism
Emotional intelligence
Attention to detail
Leadership skills
Organizational development

Question 7

How to prepare for a career in human resources?

Accepted Answer

Various Human Resource (HR) positions are available, so you can get a great opportunity for a job in HR that suits your skills and strengths and your desire to specialize or generalize. To prepare yourself for a successful career in human resources, consider pursuing degrees and qualifications that serve the role.

Certifications and previous work experience, including internships, are assets for most HR specialties and are essential for more advanced positions, including managers, arbitrators, and mediators.

While education is important, your other qualification and skills can be equally as important as your coursework and degree. Such as

Knowledge of computers and information systems.
Effective spoken and written communication
Understanding of statistics and finance
high level of integrity and confidentiality

Question 8

What is the future of human resource management job opportunities as a career?

Accepted Answer

Human Resources (HR) is one of the fastest-growing areas in the world. According to the Bureau of Labors Statistics (BLS), the career as an HR manager is ranked 35 out of 800 occupations in the U.S. The employment of HR managers is projected to increase by 7% by 2028, faster than the average for all professions (5.2%). This corresponds to an estimated 14,400 vacancies per year. Indeed, the HR scope of work has increased by 87% since the pandemic began. HR managers earn around $113,300 per year in the U.S., while in India, their average salary is around ₹3,62,327 annually.

Question 9

What are the career paths in human resources?

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Whether you’re just starting in Human Resources (HR) or are an experienced professional in the industry, career path planning is essential to having a successful career that fulfills your individual and professional goals. The HR career path is relatively simple, but can differ slightly for each organization. It may have all the possible job titles for HR, while others might combine two job descriptions into a single role. Because there are so many options, most professionals have to choose at the beginning of their careers: Specialize in one area of HR or remain a generalist. You must consider your unique passions and interests when deciding which path to pursue.

Here is a brief list of popular job titles in both HR generalist and specialist positions

Human Resources Management	Personnel Management
Concentrates on the planning, monitoring and control aspects of resources.	Largely about mediating between the management and employees.
More employee-oriented	More administrative in nature
More administrative in nature	Employees are used for organizational benefit
Based on organizational procedures and rules	Based on personnel procedures and rules
Long-term proactive strategy integrated	Short-term, relative and marginal

Question 10

Who should choose Human Resources as a career?

Accepted Answer

Choosing the right career is vital, and you must choose a suitable career according to your personality, interests, and goals. Your selection criteria must consider job opportunities and growth prospects while choosing a career. If you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a career in HR is the most suitable choice.

Following are the key reasons why working in Human Resources is worth it

Development of Employees
Salary Package
Important Job Role
Industry Growth
Job Security
People-Oriented
Satisfying Experience

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