HR Manager Day in Russia (HR Specialist Day
Celebrated on 20 SeptemberEvery large organization, firm or institution has a large staff of employees.
But selecting employees, making sure that they feel comfortable working with each other, choosing professionals in accordance with the requirements of the production or corporation - this is the job of the HR manager. Previously, this position was called a personnel specialist, personnel officer. Today it is called from the English abbreviation HR “human resources” - which can literally be translated as “human resource” or personnel department.
The history of this profession is quite long, going back to the 19th century. In 1835, the first document was issued that structured and streamlined the relations between capital and hired workers. It was the first legal document relied upon to regulate the relationship between employee and employer.
Today, large institutions, firms and enterprises have specially trained people who are engaged in personnel selection. The profession of an HR manager requires knowledge of psychology, jurisprudence, and the intricacies of the business for which the manager selects employees. It is important to take into account the abilities and desires of each person, his skills and knowledge with the requirements that he will have to fulfill in his workplace.
HR managers are engaged not only in the selection of qualified personnel. Subsequently, they are responsible for his training, team building, and so on. Organizing educational seminars, trainings, corporate events and other events to create a friendly atmosphere in the team, preventing conflicts - all this involves the work of people who call themselves HR managers.
This profession also has its own professional holiday - HR Manager Day. In the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus and some other countries it is celebrated on the third Wednesday of September. On this day, seminars are often held to improve the knowledge and skills of workers in this profession and other events that encourage working in this environment. On this day, HR colleagues can get to know each other, delve into the problems of the profession and, using examples, help each other with various difficult situations.
In general, the work of an HR manager is quite in demand. After all, people who have communication skills and understand the special psychology of the employees of their institution are the key to getting rid of the so-called “turnover” of personnel. Their job is to maintain a pleasant atmosphere in the team, which is important for each employee to realize their potential. And, as a result, savings on the company’s costs for training qualified personnel.
Other holidays on 20 September
- Recruiter Day in Russia
- World Fried Rice Day
- Public Service Person's Day
- Spontaneous tea party day
- Belarus Customs Day
- Fasting before the Sede holiday in Zoroastrianism
- Azerbaijan Oil Workers Day
- Independence Day (Republic Day of South Ossetia)
- Entrepreneur Day of Kyrgyzstan
- According to the folk calendar - Lukov day
- Memorial Day of St. Macarius of Optina
- Forefeast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Memorial Day of the Martyr Sozont of Pompeol
- Memorial Day of St. John, Archbishop of Novgorod