Pleasing the masses by getting a degree in Human Resources Charles Dicken’s often writes about the huddled masses in Europe. The realities that existed for those who had to work in the squalor and detrimental societies that existed in factories were dim and incomparable to our modern societies. On can hardly imagine having to slave away in a factory as a child, earning pennies for a day’s labor. To be consigned to a sad existence with no hope of moving upward or ever enjoying the true fruits of our labor would be a living nightmare. Socialistic innovations occurred with great writers who explored the world of the commons. Dickens and Victor Hugo were great examples of this.
Equality and Better Working Conditions As the idea of equality and better working conditions started coming to fruition great leaders such as Henry Ford made further contributions by offering employees something more than pay. Ford brought innovation to the work place by cutting hours and doubling the minimum wage. While what he did was unheard of at the time, Henry Ford considered it one of his greatest, cost efficient moves as president of the company. It is interesting to think of increased wages and decreased time at work being efficient but it was. Now we understand better that if your employees are happy then they will be more productive. This may not have been the style during Dicken’s time but we are producing much more than they ever did back then. Now when you run a business there is someone who is ensuring that employees are taken care of. Whether it is by helping them understand their rights or by providing benefits and helping them feel like they have an advocate in the company. Work has a culture and sometimes there are people who can be subjects of a discrimitory culture. This is where Human resources steps in and takes care of the company’s employees.
What Human Resource Does Ultimately that is what they do. They manage culture in the company, making sure that it is a safe and secure environment for employees to grow and thrive. Human resource staff also adds to the culture by hiring people who can add to the dynamics of the system. In many ways, the work culture is much like an ecosystem that needs to have a good balance so that it functions properly.
It is important to provide clear communication of goals and expectations within the company so that individuals feel more motivated to improve. By holding evaluations and sharing improvements and adding constructive criticism where it is needed, there is added innovation and motivation in the workplace. Human resource staff strive to maintain a professional environment where workers can gain knowledge and experience that propel them forward. It also puts on a face for the company as a whole. One of the most vital things to do in HR is understand and follow the company policies and procedures. This is what all of the employees are watching and it adds more stress to the job. If Charles Dicken’s could see our work place today I can imagine him smiling and feeling proud of what has happened since his time. Photo Credit: DaVinciS