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The Contribution of Human Resources

Read "The New Roles of the Human Resources Professional." The role of human resources has evolved from its traditional position of support to being a necessary entity of any organization. Forty years ago, HR was primarily "personnel," focusing on hiring only. Since then, HR has evolved to include all legal aspects of handling people-related issues, including leadership development, ADA, and succession planning. The role of human resources continues to evolve.

In your initial post for this discussion:

• Describe the three new roles of the human resources professional.
• Discuss your perception of the extent to which human resources plays these roles in your organization.

To ensure your participation meets the expectations, refer to the G.R.E.A.T. Discussion and Feedback guidelines provided in the Resources. A well-developed post, one that would be considered "distinguished," will usually be between 250 and 300 words. Also, please post your initial discussion (main post) by Thursday to allow time for your peers to respond.

Response Guidelines

After posting your initial response, read your peers' posts, and respond to two. Do you agree with their position on whether human resources should be afforded a more prominent role in the workplace?

A well-developed response is generally stated in 50–100 words. Besides responding directly to your peers' comments, the responses should expand the dialogue by asking questions or adding new information.

https://www.thebalance.com/the-new-roles-of-the-human-resources-professional-1918352