The Changing Role of Human Resources Management

Health care organizations are facing some daunting challenges. For HRM departments to play a strategic role, they must focus on the long-term implications of HRM issues. For example, how will changing workforce demographics and workforce shortages affect the organization, and what strategies will be used to address them?

The downsizing and reorganization of public and nonprofit agencies, along with a strong focus on results, are forcing agencies to validate their business processes, reassess the role of the HR function, and evaluate the adequacy of the work performed by HR employees.

To be strategic partners, HRM departments must possess high levels of professional and business knowledge. They must ...

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