Human Resources Defined: The Architect of Work

This is a really great article explaining the true role of Human Resources.  It was written by Sharlyn Lauby on June 3, 2012 from the HR Bartender website.  www.hrbartender.com .  Enjoy!!



Human resources is a tough profession to define. Whenever people ask me what I do and I say “human resources”, their first response is … oh, you hire people. Which is true, human resources often has responsibility in the recruitment arena. But it’s certainly not the sum and substance of the role. By far.


But then, when I try to explain what HR does, it becomes this long list of things – benefits, compensation, safety, employee relations, etc. etc. People’s eyes begin to glaze over…


So when I have to describe what HR does, I like to say – HR is the architect of work.

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The Secret of the Great Workplace

I think this is an excellent summary of the elements of a Great Workplace.  I especially like the model in this blog outling The Dimensions of a Great Place to Work.  This is a short article and well worth the read.

Great Workplace

After you have reviewed this, you may want to ensure that these ideas are abundant in your organization.  There are several ways to do this and People Insights can help. 

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Making the Workplace GREAT!

Some thoughts on improving your workplace

People in leading organizations often talk about how great it is to work where they work.  Others working in poor work environments listen in envy and often don"t even believe that a workplace can be a great place to spend a good portion of your life.  Based on my experience, here are some key elements of a Great Place to Work:

• The leadership of the organization truly believes in their people.
• Complacency is not tolerated.
• People are given the opportunity to learn and grow.
• Respect is pervasive throughout the organization.
• People's ideas are listened to and truly valued.
• Open and honest communications are part of the core values and operating framework of the organization.
• The direction of the organization through its mission, vision, and core values are clearly communicated and understood by all.
• People are recognized and rewarded for their contributions.
• Leadership is encouraged, expected, and supported throughout all levels of the organization.
• Teamwork is part of the organizational culture.
• Performance criteria are clearly defined and results are expected.
• People are very approachable and open to new ideas and suggestions; they like to be challenged.
• People at all levels are empowered to do the right thing.
• The organization is a fun place to work.

With the expected upcoming shortage of labour in the future, these elements are critical to any organization's success.  A small investment in these areas today will result in a huge payoff for your business in the future.

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WELCOME TO MY BLOG

Greetings and welcome to my blog.

My goals for this blog are as follows:

1. Provide timely and valuable information about Strategic Human Resources management for organizations to improve the people while impacting the bottom line in a positive way


2. Be a resource for Senior level executives who understand the value of Strategic Human Resources and need further assistance to effectively implement people strategies.


3. Provide general counsel and advice to people in the HR field.

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