Brady Achtenhagen
MGMT 457
1/21/17
Reflection Paper
The roles and functions of human resources is a very complex part of business activity.
You want your workplace to be energetic and productive and human resources is how you
manage that. I feel that one of the most important parts in a successful business is hiring the right
people on your staff. Making sure that the right people are working for you is crucial to run a
smoothly operating business. With hiring, you need to make sure that you keep those people
happy and preforming to their full potential. Human resources is also important to train the staff
and develop them. You need to make sure that the person you are paying to complete a task is
completing it efficiently.
Compensation and Benefits is another key to a flourishing work environment. If people
feel they are unvalued they may leave which would hurt you in the long run. Making sure that
they are being paid fairly and recognized for their work is crucial. That leads in to recruitment.
Even if you are a fully staffed firm it is never a bad idea to get your company’s name out there.
An employee’s health could depreciate and if you recruit you know where to look to find a
successful replacement. Making the work environment safe and enjoyable allows you to increase
employee retention and run a successful firm. People are going to work harder and have a higher
job performance if they enjoy their job and coworkers.
The Business environment today is ever-changing. There are many businesses out there
that are trying to grow and advance. Making sure that you have a successful business image is
very important. When I choose to do business with a company I look into them first. I check out
their website and read reviews of products. If people are saying bad things about them, it will
beginning, but overall it is priceless in the company’s future.