Managing People in Business

Managing People in Business is about getting the right employees in the right place at the right time, and ensuring that they work effectively. As opposed to the administrative job of the personnel function, managing people encompasses human resources management (HRM) functions. It is a set of management techniques designed to get the best out of employees. HRM strategy should derive from the business strategy, and HRM plans have to take factors such as labor turnover into account. Recruitment processes start with the plan, by identifying the jobs to be done, and then developing profiles of the people to fill them. Interviewing as a selection techniques should be supplemented by other forms of assessment. The process of induction should form an effective introduction to the organization and should include any essential initial training. Performance management is an active approach to defining what must be achieved and ensuring it is done. This sets the context for all the motivational, team working and  appraisal activities.