Why We need HR at the organizations ( Part 2)

Expanding on the reasons why it is beneficial to have HR in an organization provides a deeper understanding of the invaluable role HR plays in driving organizational success and cultivating a positive workplace culture. Here are some key reasons:

1. Strategic Alignment: HR professionals are skilled at aligning talent strategies with organizational objectives. By understanding the business's goals and challenges, HR can develop tailored HR initiatives that support the company's long-term vision and growth trajectory. This strategic alignment ensures that the organization's human capital is optimally utilized to drive results.

2. Legal Compliance: Employment laws and regulations are complex and ever-changing, specially in the recent years. HR professionals possess the expertise to navigate this legal landscape, ensuring that the organization remains compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. From employment contracts to workplace safety standards, HR plays a crucial role in mitigating legal risks and protecting the organization from costly penalties and lawsuits.

3. Talent Acquisition and Retention: Attracting and retaining top talent is essential for organizational success. HR professionals are responsible for designing and implementing effective recruitment and retention strategies that resonate with prospective and current employees. From employer branding initiatives to comprehensive onboarding programs, HR plays a pivotal role in creating an attractive workplace culture that fosters employee loyalty and engagement.

4. Employee Development and Training: Continuous learning and development are integral to employee growth and satisfaction. HR professionals design and implement training programs that equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles and contribute to the organization's success. By investing in employee development, HR helps to build a high-performance workforce that drives innovation and adaptability.

5. Conflict Resolution and Employee Relations: Conflicts and disagreements are inevitable in any workplace. HR professionals serve as impartial mediators, helping to resolve disputes and foster constructive communication between employees and managers. By promoting a culture of open dialogue and conflict resolution, HR plays a crucial role in maintaining a harmonious and productive work environment.

6. Performance Management: Effective performance management is essential for driving employee productivity and accountability. HR professionals design and implement performance appraisal systems that provide regular feedback and recognition to employees. By setting clear performance expectations and goals, HR helps employees understand their roles and responsibilities and motivates them to perform at their best.

7. Diversity and Inclusion: Embracing diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but also essential for driving innovation and creativity. HR professionals design diversity and inclusion initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and respect among employees from diverse backgrounds. By promoting diversity and inclusion, HR helps to create a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas.

In summary, HR is indispensable to organizational success for its role in strategic alignment, legal compliance, talent acquisition and retention, employee development and training, conflict resolution, performance management, and diversity and inclusion. By investing in HR capabilities, organizations can create a workplace culture that attracts top talent, drives employee engagement, and ultimately achieves sustainable growth and success.

On the 3rd article of this HR Serie, I will be referring to some of the challenges that HR professionals commonly face, both currently and potentially in the future.

Once again, thank you sincerely for investing your time reading my 2nd article of this HR Serie. I hope you found it enjoyable and insightful. Your feedback is always welcome, so please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below. Finally, if you believe this content could benefit others in your network, I encourage you to share or repost it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Edmundo Cardenas is a Human Resources Professional with +15 yrs. of experience in different sectors including Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction, Forestry, Consulting and Education.?? He is an active member of the HR Association in Vancouver, British Columbia (CPHR British Columbia), former member of HR Association in Calgary, Alberta (CPHR Alberta) and HRIA in Calgary, Alberta and a Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) in Canada since 2014. He has a Bachelor in HR and a MBA Master of Business Administration from IESA School of Business - AACSB, AMBA, EFMD, EQUIS.

Has been involved with Mentoring Programs in a Mentor and Mentee capacity supporting young talented HR professionals and recent landed newcomers in Calgary, Alberta and most recently Vancouver & Coquitlan, British Columbia. Most recently, joined in 2024 the IEC-BC Immigration Employment Council - British Columbia to contribute and support talented young professionals.

He is also a former National Champion and multiple record holder, International Master Competitive Swimmer and Swim Alberta certified Official.

Dedicated father to Sabrina graduating from high school at National Sport School in June 2024 and starting at Victoria University, BC in September 2024, and Samantha graduating from Post-graduate in Public Policy at the University of Calgary in November 2024 and pursuing in the near future her professional career .