HR considerations your company can’t afford to overlook

How a good HR team will save your bottom line

Small business leaders can get so caught up in everyday operations, that they’ll sometimes attempt to add human resources responsibilities to their daily tasks. However, responsibilities such as recruiting, complaint management, conflict resolution, benefit management, and termination often require specialized training and knowledge. 

Companies that don’t invest in dedicated human resources professionals could even be liable in litigation, in they inadvertently break local, state, or federal laws regarding employee rights. Here are a just some responsibilities that a good HR department can handle for your company.

Recruiting

HR specialists have access to a myriad of talent and recruitment tools, which can help your company narrow down candidates and select your next employee. HR departments run background checks and verify application information, to ensure that you aren’t negligently hiring people who aren’t qualified for the job. Background checks can also help recruiters create safer work environments. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), about 69% of organizations use criminal background checks during the recruitment process.