Survey of Human Resource Management

Discussion Board 3-4 paragraphs

Research the main professional organizations of the human resources profession, such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), pick one professional discipline and address the following:

1. Discuss the history of the discipline.
2. What is the requirement for education and experience for the discipline?
3. What are the certifications for this discipline?
4. How the specialty is generally applied in organizations?
5. Do you see yourself as potentially working in this discipline, why or why not?
6. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Individual Project 800- 1000 words

One role of seasoned, experienced human resources professionals is to mentor junior professionals. You have decided to share your expertise with a group of college students who are considering making human resources their profession.

Research and address the following:

1. How has the field of human resources management evolved over the past ten years?
2. Discuss how the HR professional acts as a strategic partner to senior leadership.
3. Discuss the major specialty areas within the field, such as Employee Relations, Organizational and Employee Development, etc.
4. What generally are the differences in responsibilities of an HR generalist and an HR specialist?
5. What criteria would you recommend college students use to decide if human resources was the right profession for them?