Many companies are beginning to see the real value of having a good human resources employee. These professionals often are the fence between upper management and entry-level workers. As such, jobs in this field have increased, but so has the competition.
Many schools such as Rutgers University are beginning to offer full undergraduate programs in human resources management. However, for those who are already in the field, professional skills training may be the ticket to update their credentials and be more attractive to employers.
Companies "understand now that the way you handle human capital is the same if not more important than how you handle technology, operations and finances," William Castellano, director of undergraduate human resources programs for Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, told the news source. "So over the years [human resources has] become much more professional."
Many experts say that in order to navigate a business environment filled with furlough days, ever-evolving company policies and employee morale issues, human resources has gone beyond corporate record-keeping.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for human resources, training and labor relations specialists are expected to increase by 24 percent over the next seven years.
