Human resources as a whole encompasses a large number of responsibilities. “Human resource management (HRM) is the organizational function responsible for attracting, retaining and managing the people who make up organizations. » (Bogardus, p. 2, 2004) We will identify and examine some of the important functions that Human Resource Management works and how these functions are essential and contribute to the growth of the organization. Recruitment and Selection of Employees Recruitment and selection of employees is one of the key functions that the human resources department performs for an organization. This is also known as a workforce plan or. workforce planning. “Workforce planning is a systematic process for identifying the human capital required to achieve agency objectives and developing strategies to meet those requirements.” (Sekhri, p. 653, 2010) This function is most obvious in terms of what is. essential to the functioning of an organization, let alone its growth. “Far too many companies neglect the workforce planning process, if at all. » (Christensen, p. 119, 2005) A workforce plan should be considered as part of the business strategy. “Getting the right workforce is one of the most strategic elements of any good business strategy. » (Christensen, p. 122, 2005) If the organization does not rely on HRM to provide the company with effective, efficient and talented people for the right jobs, the strategy is poorly executed for the business plan. long term business. be integrally linked to the organization's strategy and the capabilities it must develop to be competitive in the market. If it is not tied to strategy, it will never be of much value. (Christensen, p. 1... middle of paper ...... reality. Saranac Lake, NY, USA: AMACOM Books. Employee Loyalty: A Balance Between Workplace Demands and Employee Needs – part 2 | Monday Mornings with Madison Retrieved 11/21/2013, 2013, from http://mondaymornings.madisoncres.com/employee-loyalty-a-balancing-act-between-workplace-demands-and-employee-needs -part-2/Human capital: Definition of human capital in the Oxford - American English (US) dictionary Retrieved on 11/21/2013, 2013, from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/human -capitalSekhri, A. (2010). Human Resource Planning and Auditing. Mumbai, IND: Global Media. 80-90. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=88271860&site=eds-live..