List five of the HRM functions, briefly describing the specific activities associated with each.

Some of the important HR responsibilities include:
1) Analysis and design of work: Work analysis, job design, and job descriptions.
2) Recruitment and selection: Recruiting, job postings, interviewing, testing, and coordinating use of temporary labor.
3) Training and development: Orientation, skills training, and career development programs.
4) Performance management: Performance measures; preparation and administration of performance appraisals; and discipline.
5) Compensation and benefits: Wage and salary administration, incentive pay, insurance, vacation leave administration, retirement plans, profit sharing, and stock plans.
6) Employee relations: Attitude surveys, labor relations, employee handbooks, company publications, labor law compliance, and relocation and outplacement services.
7) Personnel policies: Policy creation and policy communication.
8) Employee data and information systems: Record keeping, HR information systems, and workforce analytics.
9) Compliance with laws: Policies to ensure lawful behavior, reporting, posting information, safety inspections, and accessibility accommodations.
10) Support for strategy: Human resource planning and forecasting, talent management, and change management.