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Book Review: Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

Lee Iacocca with Catherine Whitney

Keeping the Human in Human Resources

Management opportunities in human resources are growing, and an MBA program can help you gain the knowledge you need to address personnel needs while meeting organizational priorities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that growth rates for human resources managers will continue to expand at above average rates through 2014.

 

Management opportunities in human resources are growing, and an MBA program can help you gain the knowledge you need to address personnel needs while meeting organizational priorities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that growth rates for human resources managers will continue to expand at above average rates through 2014.

Changing Workplaces Need Human Resources Professionals

Significant changes in workplace culture and environment have created an increasing need for human resources managers:

  • Increased diversity in the workplace
  • Increased legislation and court rulings affecting workers and their employers
  • Regulatory compliance issues
  • Balancing organizational priorities with employee needs
  • Increasing health care costs affecting benefits programs

If you work well with people and have strong organizational and leadership skills, an MBA degree from an accredited business school can prepare you for a career in human resources management.

Human Resources Managers: Meeting the Needs of People and Organizations

Human resources is a demanding field, and entry-level positions generally require a four-year degree. If you want to move into management, there are plenty of MBA programs available. Many business schools offering MBA programs are geared toward the needs of working professionals. Courses are available online, so you can do your coursework when and where it’s convenient.

Business schools offer various MBA programs, so you’ll want to check out several options to find one that’s right for you. Today’s human resources leaders are frontrunners in business and management trends. They work with all levels of their company’s workforce to achieve organizational goals and guide their employees toward achieving their career potential.

Human Glue and Professional Achievement

If you’re the “human glue” that holds things together at crunch time, and if you understand the importance of individual contributions toward organizational excellence, an MBA program in human resources can guide you toward career success.

Sources:

Bureau of Labor Statistics Website

Posted on June 16, 2006 at 05:48 PM

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