Employment Managers


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Employment Managers

Employment Managers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, human resources managers:

Interpersonal Relationships

  • Have a high level of social contact. They work closely with supervised staff, other managers, and directors.
  • Communicate by telephone, e-mail, and in person on a daily basis. They also communicate by letters and memos, but less often.
  • Are often placed in conflict situations where people might become angry or unpleasant. Managers must often mediate disputes between employees.
  • Are responsible for the work outcomes and results of those they supervise.
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  • Are responsible for the health and safety of others.
  • Regularly work with a group or as part of a team.

Physical Work Conditions

  • Nearly always work indoors.
  • Work near others. They often share the same work space with other employees.

Work Performance

  • Must be sure their work is exact. Errors or omissions could cost the organization money in lost time or employees.
  • Make decisions that strongly impact their employer. They often make important choices about benefits and retirement plans.
  • Make decisions that affect employees on a weekly basis. They rarely consult a supervisor before deciding a course of action.
  • Rarely talk with a supervisor before deciding on their daily tasks and goals.
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  • Repeat the same activities, such as filing paperwork or using a computer.
  • Abide by strict weekly deadlines.

Hours/Travel

  • Usually work a set schedule.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.