What are the traditional HR functions?

Human resources simplifies employee relations in the workplace by working to ensure certain workplace standards are met, and that employee concerns and requests are addressed. A company’s human resource department has numerous functions when it comes to employee relations, from approving relocation requests to assisting an employee in getting a raise.

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Workplace quality refers to the comfort and safety within a workplace. The quality of a workplace largely affects the effectiveness of employees. Human resources is not usually authorized to make sweeping changes, such as the installation of new computer chairs or installing parts to reduce the noise level of workplace machinery. However, the department does influence such changes by assessing the overall effect of current conditions on employees, and by taking employee thoughts and concerns into mind.

A company’s human resource department routinely handles complaints from employees. These complaints often come in the form of an issue with co-workers and managers. The department plays a major role in settling differences and helping employees feel as comfortable as possible in the workplace.

Relocation

Employees who wish to relocate to another department or location must often go through human resources to get authorization. The human resources department doesn’t make the decision itself; it gathers information from the employee’s manager or supervisor, and the manager or supervisor of the department or location the employee wants to relocate to.

Human resources is often involved when it comes to an employee requesting a raise, although the department often must confer with other departments or people before awarding a raise. Small businesses may require human resources to get approval from the business owner. Human resources typically reviews an employee’s performance evaluations and current pay rate when an employee inquires about a raise.

Some companies have an employee assistance program, which helps troubled employees – such as those addicted to drugs and alcohol – overcome their problems. Companies typically place human resources in charge of overseeing the program. The department may be required to enroll employees in the program, adjust the schedules of enrolled employees, check on the progress of enrolled employees and determine how to implement the employee back into the workplace once he returns.

Employees who receive birthday cards and acknowledgement of other special occasions typically have human resources to thank. Some companies also delegate the duty of office parties and other celebrations to human resources, placing the department in charge of the party’s festivities.

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