Assignment 1 Strategic Human Resource Management
Assignment 1: Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies
DJhonna M. Jones Dr. G. Stan Reeley, Jr., Ph.D.
Strategic Human Resource Management
26 October 2014
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Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies Microsoft has long been the industry standard in software for both home and corporate use. They are considered one of the top 100 places to work and are renowned for their treatment of their employees. This reputation is one that a position with them is a much sought after position.
How Microsoft aligns its company’s Human Resource Strategy with its Business Strategy
Microsoft as a technology company places emphasis on their employees over their technological prowess. It may be the overt attention to the needs and of their staff that can account for the success for the company. It is one of the goals of the human resource section of the company to recruit, keep and deploy a motivated workforce of 93000 employees around the world (Marketing HRD Presentation, 2013).
The more important fact is Microsoft employees are aware of the importance of their manpower. This shows in how the success of Microsoft the company is found in the efficiency of their workers around the world. The project portfolios are controlled to effectively provide Microsoft with a distinguishable strategy in which they can recognize the connection between their projects and the human resource strategy and just how much it affects their success.
Human Resource Positions and Responsibilities for Microsoft Human Resources Some of the HR positions found at Microsoft HR division are Staffing Consultant, Support channel Manager, and the always present Human Resource Manager. These positions are found in all offices in each division of Microsoft around the world. Each office, depending on size, has multiples of each position. The Staffing Consultant is expected to provide real consulting support in all staffing matters for their location. They develop and
DJhonna M. Jones Dr. G. Stan Reeley, Jr., Ph.D.
Strategic Human Resource Management
26 October 2014
TurnItIn: 10% similar
Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies Microsoft has long been the industry standard in software for both home and corporate use. They are considered one of the top 100 places to work and are renowned for their treatment of their employees. This reputation is one that a position with them is a much sought after position.
How Microsoft aligns its company’s Human Resource Strategy with its Business Strategy
Microsoft as a technology company places emphasis on their employees over their technological prowess. It may be the overt attention to the needs and of their staff that can account for the success for the company. It is one of the goals of the human resource section of the company to recruit, keep and deploy a motivated workforce of 93000 employees around the world (Marketing HRD Presentation, 2013).
The more important fact is Microsoft employees are aware of the importance of their manpower. This shows in how the success of Microsoft the company is found in the efficiency of their workers around the world. The project portfolios are controlled to effectively provide Microsoft with a distinguishable strategy in which they can recognize the connection between their projects and the human resource strategy and just how much it affects their success.
Human Resource Positions and Responsibilities for Microsoft Human Resources Some of the HR positions found at Microsoft HR division are Staffing Consultant, Support channel Manager, and the always present Human Resource Manager. These positions are found in all offices in each division of Microsoft around the world. Each office, depending on size, has multiples of each position. The Staffing Consultant is expected to provide real consulting support in all staffing matters for their location. They develop and
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