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Human Resource Management describes the set of tasks aimed at effectively managing an organization’s employees or human resources. HR professionals oversee talent management programs designed to recruit and retain the best employees by making the company an employer of choice. Jobs are available in many functions, including planning and forecasting, recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations, safety and health, work-life, and knowledge management.

Human Resources is a key component of the management team in many companies, including nonprofit and public-sector organizations. Although the human resource department was historically known for maintaining records and explaining company benefits, the profession has a much larger role in business today. Human resource professionals have evolved from the behind-the-scenes administrative role of the 20th century to active involvement in shaping corporate strategy and policy. Senior managers in the most successful firms recognize the significant contributions of Human Resources to their organization’s bottom line and overall success.

Since many companies and other organizations prefer human resource professionals with experience in the field, internships can provide concentrators with experience in human resource management and serve as an inroad to job openings.  Students have held internships in a variety of organizations both in and outside the Boston area.