Human Resources encompasses many different areas, some often ignored. In preparing for my Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, there were six modules:
- Strategic Management
- Workforce Planning and Employment
- Human Resource Development
- Total Rewards
- Employee and Labor Relations
- Risk Management
These focus areas have shifted a little since I obtained this credential in June 2010, the essence remains. Yet too often the focus that small businesses and/or start-ups are advised to consider is not incorporating all these essential areas. They are directed towards compliance with external entities including governmental regulations, setting internal rules, policies and procedures. In addition, internal HR professionals must also recruit, hire, classify and compensate quality employees.
So, what’s missing? The “human” side of business. Leadership, Communication, Culture, Training and Development, Employee Engagement and Performance Management. For more than a quarter of a century, my consulting work (training, facilitation and coaching) has been in all these areas in corporate, government and nonprofit organizations. The issues are universal regardless of the type of employer. If you would like to discuss ways to preserve the “human” among your human resources, contact us for a complimentary consultation.
“Human resources isn’t a thing we do. It’s the thing that runs our business.” – Steve Wynn