What does HR do? Important functions of human resources

If you thought human resources (HR) was mostly about interviewing candidates and hosting diversity trainings, think again. This discipline has grown and evolved significantly over the years, and there are many subfields within it.

The overarching goal of HR is to help employers build and maintain positive relationships with their employers, and vice versa. These days, HR professionals can choose to be either generalists or specialists. Generalists possess a wide range of skills and can handle multiple aspects of the HR needs at a company. On the other end of the spectrum are the specialists, who have deep expertise in one area of HR, like recruitment or benefits administration.Curious about what goes on in a modern HR department? Keep reading to explore seven of the many ways HR contributes to employee – and company – success.

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