HR Objectives

• What are the main functions of Human Resources?

  Recruitment, training, appraisal, consultation
• What is one objective of Human Resources related to employee engagement?

  Increase productivity through engagement
• Why is talent development important in Human Resources?

  It helps staff improve in their jobs
• What is the purpose of training in Human Resources?

  To keep staff updated with technology
• How does diversity add value to a company?

  By bringing in cultural knowledge
• What does alignment of values in HR mean?

  HR objectives must align with corporate objectives
• Why is it important to have the right number of employees?

  To ensure all jobs are covered effectively
• What is a strategy to maximize labor productivity?

  Offer incentives to employees
• What is a consequence of poor employer/employee relations?

  Increased turnover and decreased productivity
• How does employee engagement affect labor costs?

  It reduces labor costs and turnover
• What is the role of training in employee job security?

  It increases work confidence and security
• What is the significance of equality in the workplace?

  Ensures equal pay and access to training
• Why is it important for HR objectives to be SMART?

  To ensure actions are consistent and clear
• What can happen if HR objectives are unrealistic?

  They can demotivate staff and reduce effort
• What is a potential problem with imposed HR objectives?

  Employees may not feel ownership of them
• How can alignment of employee values with organizational values affect success?

  It ensures values are communicated and understood
• What are the benefits of setting HR objectives?

  • Focus for decision making
  • Measure success or failure
  • Improve communication
  • Enhance efficiency
  • Motivate staff
  • Establish priorities
• What are the problems of setting HR objectives?

  1. Unpredictable external changes
  2. Internal changes affecting recruitment
  3. Conflicts between objectives
  4. Insufficient resources
  5. Unrealistic objectives demotivating staff
  6. Lack of employee ownership
• What is one objective related to maximizing labor productivity?

  Raising productivity by 5% over 2 years
• What is a method to improve employee skills?

  Providing training opportunities
• How can teamwork contribute to HR objectives?

  Encourages collaboration and improves productivity
• What is the impact of good employer/employee relations on productivity?

  It leads to maximum levels of productivity
• How does the introduction of new technology affect HR needs?

  HR must ensure adequate training and staffing