BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Human Resources
- the discipline of managing people in an organization.
- the employees of an organization
- Abbr. HR
Wiktionary Definition for: Human Resources
- the personnel department of an organization, dealing with the recruitment, administration, management and training of employees; abbreviated as HR
- the personnel employed in an organization
Additional Resources
- Why We STILL Hate Human Resources Departments
- Why We STILL Hate Human Resources DepartmentsRE: Why We STILL Hate Human Resources DepartmentsThe fact is that HR are employees, too. Many have a general background of what an employer wants. Unfortunately, I do not blame HR for their difficult roles in candidate selection. Oftentimes, the employer requirements are either...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-30
- SAP unveils e-recruiting. (IT in Brief).(SAP AG adds e-recruiting capabilities to mySAP Human Resources )(Brief Article)
- SAP AG has introduced automated, internet-based e-recruiting capabilities in its human resources solution mySAP Human Resources. The new capability allows human resources ... SAP AG has introduced automated, internet-based e-recruiting capabilities in its human resources solution mySAP Human Resources. The new capability allows...
- Research articles 2002-11-18
- The Human Resources Environmental Scan for the Public Service of Canada
- This Human Resources Environmental Scan for the Public Service of Canada is designed to help federal departments and agencies better understand their operating environment, and improve their human resources planning by facilitating the identification of their current and future human resources needs. Through a review of recent human-resources-related developments and...
- White papers 2005-09-01
- HR via Internet. (human resources administration software from USWeb Corp)(Brief Article)
- 00-00-0000 AUTOMATE HUMAN-RESOURCES ADministration with USWeb Business Solution for Human Resources from USWeb Corp., http://www.usweb.com. Said to reduce costs and improve the effectiveness of human-resource management, the USWeb package includes e 00-00-0000 AUTOMATE HUMAN-RESOURCES ADministration with USWeb Business Solution for Human Resources...
- Research articles 1997-11-03
- Donna M. Hamlin named Vice President, Human and Organizational Performance in Texaco's Human Resources Division
- WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 1, 1996--Donna M. Hamlin has been named Vice President, Human and Organizational Performance in Texaco's Human Resources Division effective immediately, it was announced today by Human Resources Division President Richard F. Brenner.In her new position, Hamlin will be responsible for strategic human resources planning, organizational development,...
- Research articles 1996-08-01
- Tech Data Promotes Sherri P. Nadeau to Senior Vice President, Human Resources
- CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD), a leading distributor of IT products, today announced Sherri P. Nadeau has been promoted to senior vice president, Human Resources. Nadeau joined Tech Data earlier this year as vice president, Human Resources, with responsibility for the company's Americas region. In her new role,...
- Research articles 2006-07-10
- Human Resources Management Framework - A Reference Tool for Managers
- The Human Resources Management Framework was first introduced in Canada on February 1998 as a reference tool for managers to help them improve human resources management in their organizations. The Framework is a compilation of human resources management practices that research has demonstrated have a positive impact on business performance...
- White papers 2001-12-21
- Kmart makes executive changes - Market Watch - vice-presidents of logistics, human resources departments - Brief Article
- TROY, MICH. -- Kmart Corp. has promoted Lyman Locket to vp of logistics human resources and chief diversity officer and Dave Lanni to vp of field human resources. Locket, former vp of diversity, will now be responsible for managing the human resource operations in the company's logistics division and its...
- Research articles 2002-08-12
- HOME DEPOT NAMES DONOVAN HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF.
- ATLANTA-Home Depot has appointed Dennis M. Donovan executive vice president of human resources. Donovan will report to Bob Nardelli, president and chief executive officer, and will be responsible for all human resources functions in the company's sto ATLANTA-Home Depot has appointed Dennis M. Donovan executive vice...
- Research articles 2001-04-02
- SAP HUMAN RESOURCES SOLUTION FOR CHINA
- AsiaInfo Services 10-18-1999 SAP Human Resources Solution for China CHINA, October 18, AsiaPort -- SAP recently made an announcement in Beijing that it had completed the human resources solution for China. The solution, in alliance...
- Research articles 1999-10-18
- KCS Announces the Appointment of John E. Derry as Vice President Human Resources
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Southern KCS (NYSE: KSU) today announced the appointment of John E. Derry as its vice president human resources. As the holding company's head of human resources, Mr. Derry will direct the human resources functions for The Kansas City Southern Railway Company KCSR and will...
- Research articles 2008-02-04
- Considering A Career In Human Resources?
- Are you considering a career in Human Resources and wondering if it is the right job for you? As someone who works at Human Resources consulting firm and interacts with dozens of seasoned HR professionals on a daily basis, most successful people in Human Resources share several key attributes. In...
- White papers 2007-01-27
- DELTA AIR LINES: Delta Air Lines appoints new di director - human resources.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-22 July 1999-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta Air Lines appoints new director - human resources C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:210799 ATLANTA, GA -- Delta Air Lines today announced the appointment of Jose A. De La Cruz as director - human resources. ...
- Research articles 1999-07-22
- Delta announces Vice President Human Resources.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-22 June 2004-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta announces Vice President Human ResourcesC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:06222004 ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced the promotion of Beth Johnston to Vice President Human Resources Field Operations. Johnston will be...
- Research articles 2004-06-22
- Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. Expands Its Human Resources Team; W. Michael Head Named Senior Vice President, Human Resources; Mark Krauss Appointed Vice President, Human Resources/Corporate Policy & Integration
- MIAMI -- Lee F. Hager, Vice President, Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., the country's largest wine and spirits distributor with operations in 21 states, and pending in six more states, today announced two senior Human Resources appointments. In his announcement, Mr....
- Research articles 2006-05-17
- Auditing the Human Resources Function
- The purpose of a Human Resources audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Human Resources function and to ensure regulatory compliance. The audit can be conducted by anyone with sufficient Human Resources experience. There's an advantage to having the audit conducted by an external consultant. Read the article to...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- Human Resources Management Explained
- Human resource management is resource-centred activity providing and deploying human resources catering to management needs. It is aligned to management interest being a management activity. Demand rather than supply is the focus of the activity. HRM emphasised on planning, monitoring and control. Human resources issues and problem solving is undertaken...
- White papers 2009-01-01
- Transforming Human Resources Into A Strategic Business Partner
- Drawing on its global network of resources, Accenture implemented the first phase of its solution in only seven months - record time for a transformation of its scope. The new human resources system's robust technology and transaction platform enables employees to quickly and conveniently access or update their own information...
- White papers 2004-05-10
- How Human Capital And Human Resources Are Different
- If you are an employer, or manage employees, you have probably heard of Human Capital. It is a new trend in workforce management. But how does this relate to Human Resources? We may think of "Human Resources" as a department within an organization, or as measurable labor performed by an...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Reducing Time to Competency: The Human Resources Challenge
- A quick perusal of current HR job postings reveals that organizations continue to define the HR role in this narrow manner. Rare are organizations seeking to meet the greater human resources challenge facing organizations: training development and knowledge management. Although recruitment, compensation, and benefits are still important for human resources,...
- White papers 2003-01-01
