Human Resource: Web Resources

Human Resources Job Descriptions: This article, from the occupational outlook handbook, explains what human resources professionals do. It includes information on what jobs are predicted to have the most growth in the next few years.

Employee Benefit Research Institute: A nonprofit organization that collects information about employee benefits.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: This is the website of the government organization that enforces our anti-discrimination laws.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management - HR Practitioners: This government agency has online tips and tools for HR professionals.

Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies: A website for academic information about HR.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: This website has detailed job descriptions of many different jobs, helping HR professionals know what's involved in a job.

• The official website of the Ministry of HRSD:(HRSD) in Saudi Arabia is responsible for developing and implementing policies that enhance employment, labor relations, and social welfare across the Kingdom.
• Human Resources Development Fund - Hadaf: in Saudi Arabia is a government fund that aims to support the employment and professional development of Saudi citizens.
• Maharat Company: The “Maharat” program is a support initiative by HRDF aimed at job seekers and private‑sector employees, helping them acquire general and professional skills to improve employability and career development
• Human Resource Development - NDF: This page provides an overview of human resource development in Saudi Arabia, explaining how HRDF (under NDF) invests in workforce development through training programs and employment initiatives

• Welcome to SHRM | The Voice of All Things Work : SHRM is the world’s largest HR association, providing education, certification, and networking opportunities for HR professionals. It offers globally recognized credentials such as SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP
• CIPD | The Professional Body for HR & People Development: CIPD is a leading professional body for HR and people development. It focuses on setting professional standards and supporting HR practitioners through qualifications, research, and training.
• Certifications & Learning for HR | Advance your HR Career: HRCI provides internationally respected certifications like PHR, SPHR, and GPHR, helping HR professionals validate their skills and advance their careers globally.

• World Federation of People Management Associations | WFPMA | World Federation of People Management Associations: WFPMA is a global network that connects regional and national HR associations, promoting collaboration and the sharing of best practices across countries.

• Businessballs. Free management training resources and information. Main topics include marketing, management,  leadership, human resource management, teambuilding, personal development, business terminology and more.
• CIPD: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.  Access to current HR information, research reports,HR legislation. Free registration for access to guides and factsheets. Includes access to  'People Management'.
• Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion.: Provides  EU news, reports, activities, policies, publications and documents.
• Eurofound: European Foundation for the Improvement of living and working Conditions.   Provides information, advice and expertise on living and working conditions, industrial relations and managing change in Europe to support EU policy making.
• European Trade Union Conference (ETUC)  A cross-sector trade union organisation recognised by the EU as representing workers at European level. Includes the text of resolutions, press releases,  news, documents and current issues.
• European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)  This is the research branch of the ETUC. Free full text access to discussion and working papers. Some limited access to other publications
• The European Working Conditions Observatory (EWCO)
• General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU)  Links to all affiliated trade unions and news.
• IES: Institute for Employment Studies:  UK’s leading independent centre for research and evidence-based consultancy in employment, labour market and human resource policy and practice. Includes access to research and publications.
• Training Zone Site for training and HR professionals.
• 12manage HRM : Summaries of business methods and models, including HRM.

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