Why Employees Hate HR
Read the articles Why We Hate (ATTACHED) to an external site. and Reasons Why Employees Hate (https://www(dot)liveabout(dot)com/reasons-why-employees-hate-hr-1917590).. Address three out of the five following questions:
Is there more to HR than its predecessor, PA? Discuss the arguments for and against this notion.
Based on your experience, to what extent do you agree or disagree with Hammonds' arguments and why?
In your opinion, who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in general? Who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in your organization (if applicable)?
Based on what you have learned so far, how can HR act as a strategic business partner in general? How can HR act as a strategic partner in your organization?
After reading both articles, do you think your employer should increase, decrease or outsource HR roles and functions and why?
Use at least one additional scholarly source and provide the link within the body of your initial post to further support your analysis. For assistance with finding sources, refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. document.
Why We Hate HR
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1 Agreement/ Disagreement with Hammonds' Arguments
Based on my research of Keith H. Hammonds' article "WHY WE HATE HR," I concur with his points to some extent. Hammonds (2005) correctly points out that HR departments frequently lack the strategic focus to match their operations with the organization's objectives. They could be slowed down by formal procedures and tedious duties that do not benefit the company. However, I disagree with his conclusion that HR is unnecessary and should be abolished. HR departments are crucial for handling talent, employee retention, and corporate culture, which are essential for any firm to succeed. To guarantee that HR professionals benefit the firm, it is essential to reform HR procedures and enhance their skills.
2 How HR Can Act as Strategic Business Partners
HR must reorient its priorities from routine administrative work to more strategic pursuits like talent acquisition, employee satisfaction, and organizational culture to serve as a strategic business partner both generally and inside the firm. Building solid co...