1. Human Resources Meaghan Nicholson Professor Van Leuven Intro Org. Comm. 303-001 9 October 2009

2. Human Resources (HR) Critical part of a business Core of any successful enterprise Highly Competitive Industry

3. HR: Past vs. Present Past: Salaries, Benefits, & Training were afterthoughts Attracting & developing talent = nonexistent Present: HR reports to the CEO

4. Talent Competitive Communication Motivates HR seeks skilled employees

5. Aspects of HR Targeted Selection Performance Management Training & Development

6. Targeted Selection Systematic job-interview process Company experts assess job candidates Evaluate candidates on key dimensions Make organizations successful

7. Performance Management System that tracks & gives feedback Rates employees day-to-day efforts Are employees accomplishing objectives? Performance Management

8. Difficulties with Performance Management Can be lack of communication Managers avoid stressful situations Confrontation Performance feedback can be late

9. Training and Development Efforts to develop employee skill Learning opportunities Training and Development Is it worth it?

10. Summary Targeted Selection=performing needed functions Performance Management=tracks success Training & Development= opportunity to learn

11. Northwest Social Forum & HR HR = Need Communication, Respect, & Benefits NWSF= lack of Communication, Respect, & Benefits