Example: Sample U.S. Turnover Rates & Costs. Industry ... 25; Editor's Note,
August, 2012, HR Magazine, p. 12) ... HR Magazine's 2009 HR Trendbook, 5 –
19.
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management (HRM) • The policies, practices, and systems that influence employees’: – behavior – attitudes – performance
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Fig. 1.1: Human Resource Management Practices
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Example: Geisinger and Smoking
Example: Sample U.S. Turnover Rates & Costs Mean Annual Turnover Rate (%)
Mean Costper-Hire ($)
Accommodation, food and drinking establishments
35
1,062
Health care, social assistance
20
3,039
Construction, mining, oil and gas
18
3,677
Manufacturing-combined (durable & non-durable goods
13
4,205
Professional and trade association
8
5,582
Industry
(cf. A. Fox, July 2012, HR Magazine, p. 25; Editor’s Note, August, 2012, HR Magazine, p. 12)
(Coombs, 2013)
(Coombs, 2013)
(Coombs, 2013)
Pay Also Varies by Geographic Region
Source:
Coombs, J., & Fegley, S. (2010). Best paying specialties and regions for HR professionals. HR Magazine, 55(12), 36-43.
And by Industry
Source:
Dooney J., & Esen, E. (2009). HR salaries weaken with the economy. HR Magazine’s 2009 HR Trendbook, 5 – 19.
Human Resource Professional Groups
The major professional society in the field is:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The local chapter is:
Human Resource Association of the Twin Tiers (HRATT)
Examples of other relevant professional groups are:
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Academy of Management (AoM) – Human Resources Division
Examples of Current Challenges Rising health care costs Job security concerns Learning online or locally to reduce professional development costs (e.g., “Webinars”) - example Recruiting and retention cuts; social networking as recruiting tool Increased use of Employee Self Service
(HR Magazine, January 2010)
Current Challenges: HR Magazine Headlines
“Employees’ Health Costs to Approach $5,000 in 2014”
“FSA Use-It-or-Lose-It Rule Now Allows Carry-Over”
“Arkansas Police Officer’s Firing for Off-Duty Misconduct OK”
“Concealing Identity Has an Economic Impact”
“How Should a U.S. Employer Evaluate and Recognize a Foreign Degree?”
“Can I Pay My Nonexempt Employees a Lower Hourly Rate for Time Spent on Company Travel?”
“Matters of Faith: Take a Proactive Approach to Accommodate Workers’ Religious Needs and Minimize Potential Rifts”
“Leading from Behind? Unions Have High Hopes for Expanding Their Reach Through More-Flexible, Less-Regulated Worker Centers” (HR Magazine, December 2013)
Keeping Things Legal
Example:
Howard Industries makes the news…
A multitude of factors in play at the same time: Boeing “Dreamliner”, Congress, & the NLRB
(cf. SHRM 2013 HR Benchmarks Trendbook)
Benefit Costs & Wellness Issues Responsibility: Human Resources, Student Affairs and Residence Life Procedure: This policy applies to all University students, employees and visitors. It is the responsibility of every member of the University community to comply with this policy. A fine of $25 will be imposed by University Police on anyone violating the no smoking policy. After a third violation students will be referred to the University Judicial System; details of the judicial system can be found in the Mountie Manual. Employees will be referred to the Human Resources Department and will go through the normal disciplinary process outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or in the management merit principles
Source: M. Loeschke E-Mail, 01/09/09
Benefit Costs: Employee Health
Check out the trends regarding obesity over time by state here (@ Centers for Disease Control Site)
Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2011 *Prevalence reflects BRFSS methodological changes in 2011, and these estimates should not be compared to previous years.
15%–
