摘要：One would tend to think that Human Resource management in one country would be much like it is in another country . There are similarities in the human resource function fr om one country to another however; due to cultural differences the human resource function can also be quite different. W e must first define the Field of Human Resource Management. According to Peter Dowling in International Human Resource Management, “Human resource management is those activities undertaken by an organization to utilize its human resources effectively .” These activities include but are not limited to, human resource planning, staffing, performance management, training and education, compensation and benefits, and labor relations. “People are your most valuable asset” Human resource professionals must stay informed and be involved in the employee and workplace development process with quality training to ensure legal compliance, performance management, and the implementation of effective personnel policies. Human resources managers face a myriad challenges with today in relation to workforce. There are issues concerning the diverse workforce, legislation affecting the workplace and technology matters that rise to the top of the list of challenges. Human resources managers who encounter these challenges use their leadership skills and expertise to avert issues that might arise fr om these challenges. The workplace setting is changing because of technology . T elecommuting, telework and remote reporting relationships are becoming the norm rather than an anomaly . Flexible work schedules and arrangements are ways to impr ove productivity for some employees; however , these types of technology-based changes for all employees. Human resources managers must ensure ther e is a mutual agreement between the employer and employee for options that include telecommuting. W orking fr om home--telecommuting or telework--r equires motivation and discipline. Some employees lack these traits and would not be productive workers if allowed to work fr om the comfort of home. The upshot to technological advances for human resources managers is the type of human resources information systems available to employers for a variety of purposes. Human resources departments are able to track applicants and manage the recruitment process more effectively . In addition, producing data and reports can be accomplished easily because of technology .
