Which human resource management functions will affect us in the future? (Based on career stages.)

There are 2 main functions of HRM: Managerial function and the Operative function.

A. The managerial function consists of:

1. Planning

2. Organizing

3. Staffing

4. Direction

5. Controlling

B. The operative function consists of:

1. Procurement

2. Development

3. Compensation

4. Maintenance

5. Motivation

6. Integration

The managerial and operative functions are the main frameworks of HRM. A change of both functions as technologies advances will affect all of us-- workforce, organizations, and economy.

Career stages or career development are under the Operative function. There are 5 stages of career stages in HRM; the exploration, establishment, mid-career, late-career, and decline. Individual employees go through career stages in their work lives. The role of HR is assisting the employees to achieve a better match between personal goals and the opportunities that are available in the organizations. HRM bears the responsibility of converting the hired individuals into strategic business partners and by doing that, the HR and the employee will work together in career development.

An Individual's career development is important because it affects the whole organization. If career development is well achieved it can meet its objectives like; offering careers to people; human resource is used effectively and by this, the organization achieves greater productivity; it also reduces employee turnover because employees are satisfied with their current jobs; employees are happy and contented with their jobs so it improves employee morale and motivation; and lastly it meets the future needs of the organization thus, the organization grows.