human resources management
Workforce oversight field
Human resources management is the organizational function that handles employee-related matters—hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and workplace policies.
Often shortened to HR or HRM.
The field treats workers as resources to be strategically managed rather than simply administered: She earned her degree in human resources management.
In practice, HR departments handle everything from recruitment to termination, serving as intermediaries between employees and leadership.
Developing abilities through practice
- onboardingNew member integration process
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- e-learningInternet-delivered instruction
- coachingGuiding others to improve
mentoring · upskilling · reskilling · certifications · cross-training
Giving someone work
- job postingAdvertised vacancy description
- interviewFormal questioning session
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- applicantOne who formally requests
screening · resume · headhunting · shortlist · background check · selection · job description · recruiter
Organized provision of treatment
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- 401kEmployer-sponsored retirement savings
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
vacation · leave · wellness · bonuses · incentives · flextime · perks · profit-sharing
Enforced rules and standards
- policiesAdopted courses of action
- auditFormal accounts examination
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- governanceHow authority is exercised
equal-opportunity · OSHA · ADA · EEOC · FLSA · documentation · grievance · whistleblower
Continued holding or possession
- competencySufficient ability for something
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- attritionGradual reduction through loss
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
training
Developing abilities through practice
- onboardingNew member integration process
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- e-learningInternet-delivered instruction
coaching · mentoring · upskilling · reskilling · certifications · cross-training
hiring
Giving someone work
- job postingAdvertised vacancy description
- interviewFormal questioning session
- candidatePerson seeking selection
applicant · screening · resume · headhunting · shortlist · background check · selection · job description · recruiter · cover letter
healthcare
Organized provision of treatment
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- 401kEmployer-sponsored retirement savings
retirement · vacation · leave · wellness · bonuses · incentives · flextime · perks · profit-sharing · dental
regulations
Enforced rules and standards
governance · equal-opportunity · OSHA · ADA · EEOC · FLSA · documentation · grievance · whistleblower · I-9
conflict-resolution
Settling disputes constructively
- restructuringRearranging an existing framework
retention
Continued holding or possession
- competencySufficient ability for something
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- attritionGradual reduction through loss
human resources managementfinancial management
Directing monetary resources strategically
finance · operations · capital management · asset management · supply chain management
human resources managementlabor exploitation
Unfair treatment of workers
worker exploitation · Taylorism · scientific management · indentured servitude · slave labor
human resources managementworker cooperatives
Collectively owned democratic businesses
employee ownership · self-employment · freelance work · trade unionism · gig economy
human, humans, humane, humanely, humanity, humanities, inhumane, inhuman, humanitarian