Human Resources and its Effect on Other Functional Areas

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The most obvious link between human resources and the other functional areas is in the recruitment of staff. In many areas, departments notify human resources when they have a vacancies and it is up to the HR staff to make sure that this is advertised or placed with the most appropriate source for recruitment and that the paper work is completed and the interviews scheduled according to the company policy. If the vacancy also creates a promotional opportunity, The HR staff will also make sure that the vacancy is advertised internally as well as externally. Once the selection has been made, the HR department will confirm the appointment and prepare the contract of employment. There will be links between different functional areas and HR staff over training events and staff development activities. The training manager will not only be able to advise on suitable opportunities for staff, he or she will also organize internal training events, often with liaison with internal specialists, such as the health and safety officer. Normally the HR department organizes regular induction programmes which all new staff attends together, regardless of which department they will work in. In many specialist areas, the HR function operates in an advisory capacity. It advises managers about employment law and about both employer and employee rights and responsibilities. It checks and monitors that the company's equal opportunity policy is being met. It ensures that all employees are informed about company facilities and welfare policies. It is involved if there are disputes or disagreements which need resolution through the formal disciplinary or grievance procedures. It has a key role in negotiating with union or staff representatives from different departments if any changes are being proposed. As for health and safety, there are obvious links with all areas in the organization. Safety representatives will work in other functional areas and, particularly in more hazardous environments such as production, there will be constant liaison between departmental managers and staff and the health and safety officer.

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