Human resource management
Human resource management concerns how an organisation obtains, develops, supports and manages its people to meet objectives responsibly. It can include workforce planning, recruitment, development, performance, reward and employee relations. Line managers share responsibility for people management; a specialist function provides expertise, coordination and support.
Worked example
A growing business plans staffing needs, recruits suitable people, develops skills and reviews fair performance and reward arrangements. Hiring people without considering development or working conditions would cover only part of the function.
Common mistake
Assuming every people decision belongs exclusively to the HR department or treating employees only as costs to minimise.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |