Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management:
Satisfying the Organization and the People
Edward XXXXXXXX
University of Phoenix
HRM/531
January 25, 2009


Human Resource Management:
Satisfying the Organization and the People
The sustained success of the newly created InterClean company after the merger will require top management’s commitment to designing and implementing a human resource management program geared toward developing both high performing employees and a high performing organization.   Essentially every manager at InterClean will be required to be a human resource manager. Every manager will be required to set goals and objectives for the development and satisfaction of employees.   An effective human resource management plan treats every employee as a valuable resource. InterClean’s success is dependent upon high performing employees, and without these employees there is no competitive advantage for the organization. Only through an effective human resource management plan will the organization’s strategies be properly aligned and integrated with the individual needs (Sims, 2002).
Human resource management is a strategic approach to the management of the people of an organization, who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the business (Wikipedia, 2009). An effective human resource management plan will focus on the recruitment, training and development, performance and career management, compensation and benefits, as well as progressive discipline if needed, for the people in the organization.
Recruitment
InterClean must ensure that it has the right people in place to lead with the vision and focus required for this new business strategy. Workforce planning will play an important part in the recruitment process. During workforce planning, the organization will identify the number and types of qualified personnel necessary to perform various work functions based off of detailed job analyses (Novick, 2008)....