Do you believe the gender makeup of HR professionals helps or hinders the perceptions of the effectiveness of the HR function? Why or why not?

Assignment Objectives: Your assignment is designed to give you some ideas and insights into the importance of the HR role within an organization.

Purpose: This assignment will give you an opportunity to consider how HR is viewed in organizations, including your own, plus help you identify ways that HR can maximize its overall value.
Assignment Description:

Read the article “Why We Hate HR” and answer the following discussion questions:

1. This article was written a number of years ago. At that time, according to the article, top management does not understand what value HR departments can play in their organizations. Do you believe that this opinion is still valid? Why or why not? Give specifics and examples.

2. How is HR viewed in you organization?

3. Do you believe the gender makeup of HR professionals helps or hinders the perceptions of the effectiveness of the HR function? Why or why not?

4. What are some specific actions that HR can/should take to show their relevance and value?

5. In order to provide the greatest value to their organizations, what are some key courses you believe should be included in HR education to ensure graduates have the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to link HR practices to business strategy?

6. What do you think is the greatest challenge currently facing HR? Why? Explain
https://www.fastcompany.com/53319/why-we-hate-hr

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