Title: Internal and External Factors Affecting Human Resources | Bizfluent
Headings: Internal and External Factors Affecting Human Resources
Internal and External Factors Affecting Human Resources
External Factor: Available Labor Pool
External Factor: Government Regulations
Internal Factor: Level of Growth
Internal Factor: Use of Technology

Content: An HR department typically encounters a number of internal and external factors as part of its function. External Factor: Available Labor Pool
Perhaps the main function of human resources departments is to maintain adequate staffing levels through workforce planning. One external factor that influences the ability to recruit qualified candidates is the labor market availability, which is affected by unemployment rates, number of qualified workers in the reasonable commuting distance and, in some cases, the availability of applicants with specialized skills such as nursing or technology. An organization might have difficulty identifying and attracting suitable candidates, especially if the same skill sets are in demand throughout the industry. The company's geographic location may also be a factor if the labor pool is not large enough in the immediate area. Then, HR managers may need to focus their recruiting efforts outside the region and pay relocation packages as appropriate to encourage qualified staff to take up a position. 00:00
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External Factor: Government Regulations
Federal and state workplace laws and regulations are external factors affecting human resource management that require human resources to ensure the company is in compliance. Regulations can influence how a company goes about hiring, training, compensating and even disciplining its workers, and a misstep could result in sanctions against the company or even lawsuits filed by employees, prospective employees, vendors and customers.