Conduct research on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) website. What is the role of this organization and its purpose as it relates to the guidance it provides to human resource (HR) professionals? Explain how SHRM assists HR professionals in effectively and efficiently completing their tasks/duties and supporting leadership within the organization. Additionally, discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on human resources and how SHRM has adapted its guidance and resources to help HR professionals navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Solution
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is an organization whose vision is to create better workplaces. They provide resources on how to approach different topic s within the workplace setting. For example, there is information on how to build programs for diversity inclusion, performance improvement plans, how to foster employee resource groups that align with federal law, and how to build successful mentorship programs. According to SHRM the coronavirus pandemic not only expanded human resources corporate influence, but also led to a renewed focus on employees. There is now an increased focus on employees’ strengths rather than their shortcomings, with there also being an emphasis on a holistic view of employees (Harbert, 2021). This in turn has led employers to focus on employees’ physical and mental health and being proactive about early detection of problems and help. Furthermore, employee experience has influenced the implementation of mentorship programs for new hires and a healthier work-life balance (Harbert, 2021).
References
Harbert, T. (2021). The Pandemic Has Expanded the Role of HR. SHRM. The Pandemic Has Expanded the Role of HR
