Human Resources

By: Roxana Rodriguez

What is HR? Human Resource employees work

in organizations/companies. They are in charge of hiring,

questions on benefits, pay, legal resources/information, conflict between employees, filing

maintaining all employee information like hiring/pay information, and many other functions within a company.

What does it take to be a successful HR manager?

• Good Communication skills

• Experienced in HR• Detail oriented • Minimum of

Bachelor’s Degree in HR

• HR computer software knowledgeable

• Problem solver• Motivation and

development skills

Median wage is around $50.00/hour Work in nearly every industry Job growth per year around 3.0% Liaison between upper management

and lower management There are many positions within HR

to work in (benefits, recruitment, training, relations specialists)

How I plan to become a How I plan to become a successful HR Manager…successful HR Manager…

• I plan to finish my A.S. at Saint Paul College

• Transfer to Metropolitan State University to get my Bachelor’s and Masters for Human Resources Management and International Trade

• Pursue internships for large corporations like Medtronic, 3M, General Mills

• Work on my interpersonal and communication skills

• Pursue a job in Human Resources

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6.6 Information Request: Meeting at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Isabella CervantesCaesars Palace257 Palace Dr.Las Vegas, NV87551  Dear Ms. Isabella Cervantes,

I would like to know if Caesar’s Palace can accommodate for an estimate of 80 rooms or so and 3 conference room, for either April 20-24, or July 10-14?

After taking a look at your website, I have noticed that the dates above are off season and have many rooms that would accommodate our large party. I have also noticed very positive reviews about the large facility. I would like to know more information on:

 -Pricing. Are there any discounts for off peak large accommodations?-What entertainment facilities are available?-Could Caesars accommodate for a banquet of 125 people?-What kinds of conference facilities are available, and how many people do they seat? Software.com would be pleased to have our stay at such a grand hotel.   A response by December 1 would be greatly appreciated, as we will need to plan for accommodations accordingly.   Thank you in advance, Roxana RodriguezMarketing ManagerSoftware.com

7.4 Request Refusal: You Want me to Do What?

Chapter 7 Assignment

DATE: July 8, 2010DATE: July 8, 2010TO: TO: robert.barnes@ecc.com, jose.lopex@eec.com, jose.lopex@eec.comFROM: roxy.rodriguez@ecc.comFROM: roxy.rodriguez@ecc.comSUBJECT: Adobe Photoshop SoftwareSUBJECT: Adobe Photoshop Software      Robert and Jose,Robert and Jose,   I appreciate that you trusted and considered me when asking for a copy of the Photoshop I appreciate that you trusted and considered me when asking for a copy of the Photoshop software.software. I would be more than happy to allow the copying of the software; however, I will not be able to I would be more than happy to allow the copying of the software; however, I will not be able to grant access to copy the Photoshop software. Per contractual and legal laws, this software is grant access to copy the Photoshop software. Per contractual and legal laws, this software is allowed for up to five employees for work related purposes only. As a manager I must follow all allowed for up to five employees for work related purposes only. As a manager I must follow all legal and work regulations or face the consequences. legal and work regulations or face the consequences. Although, I am not able to allow the copying of the software, I would be glad to show you how the Although, I am not able to allow the copying of the software, I would be glad to show you how the program is used by our company in case you would like to purchase the software in the future.program is used by our company in case you would like to purchase the software in the future.Thank you for your understanding and enjoy your day!Thank you for your understanding and enjoy your day!  Sincerely,Sincerely,Roxana RodriguezRoxana RodriguezReprographics Department ManagerReprographics Department Managerroxana.rodriguez@ecc.comroxana.rodriguez@ecc.com

8.5 Persuasive Favor/Action Request: Financial Advice for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke