BSMH 5013Human Resource Management

Website Assignment 04

ww.ahri.com.au

By814284 - PRIDHIVRAJ NAIDU

18th April 2013

1. Introduction

In today’s knowledge based global economy, online communication is increasingly valued by

organizations as a way to efficiently respond to dynamic competitive markets (Fujimoto, Bahfen,

Fermelis, & Härtel, 2007). In this context of information sharing and having continues platform to

communicate the changes and development in any industry is a must for the increase in productivity.

AHRI leads the direction and fosters the growth of the HR profession through actively setting standards

and building the capability of the profession. Through its international affiliations and close association

with industry and academia, AHRI ensures that its members are given access to a soundly-based

professional recognition framework in the form of professional development programs, events, research

and publications. The AHRI vision ‘to shape the future of the profession’ recognizes the responsiveness

of AHRI to its members by informing, leading and strengthening the HR profession (“HRM Monthly

AHRI,” 2012)

2. Education & Training

The website provides training and development in Human Resource related fields almost like an

institution. The courses provided are complete varying to match various groups of people, such as

working adults to full time students. The courses are from short term courses, e-learning and also

customized learning to serve the students’ needs individually.

3. Services and tools

The website also provides a long list of directory and contact lists under the service and tools section.

This section holds records of the latest news in the industry, online surveys done regarding HR issues in

the region and also a document library.

Most of the materials in this section is only accesible with membership, limited access without

membership on this site.

4. Centre of excellence

Under the records of center of excellence, AHRI provides an easy access to research, publications,

AHRI networks and global networks as well. All this records are kept exclusively for the readings and

reference of the members of the site. It is comprehensive and detailed records.

5. Events

Events section of this site is open to all and is updated with events, seminars and talks regarding Human

Resource in the region. HRIZON 2013 (AHRI national convention and exhibition) being the biggest

event organized by the institute, it helps members to meet and exchange ideas on the developments in

the HR arena as well as listen to paper presentations and seminars prepared by the organizers during the

event.

6. Membership

Memberships for AHRI are provided in different packages according to the target groups. Free

memberships are given for students looking to be a member with AHRI, which is different comparing

this site to the other Human Resource sites. The membership is anyhow has limited access to some links,

these links are useful and sufficient for student needs. Links provided for student members are: HR

Careers, HR Connect, HRgovlist and e-learning.

Affiliate membership is open to all, come from a range of professional backgrounds with diverse

responsibilities, including line managers, small business operators, professional service providers and

business owners, represent all industry groups, and have a shared interest in management and

development of people

Graduate membership is given for those interested to be members with a degree. This membership is

quite interesting as it provides Access to the AHRI mentoring program

Member rates to attend events, including AHRI’s young networking forums that are aimed at young HR

professionals.

Other than the above the more expensive and complete membership is provided in three other packages.

Namely MHRI – Members, CAHRI – Certified members, and FAHRI – Fellow

7. Conclusion

As a conclusion, this site has all the needed criteria’s of a Human Resource website rite from training to

career seeking and also continues assistance in the form of information sharing among the Human

Resource practitioners. Anyhow as an improvement this site could incorporate a way to activate the real

time discussions and forums through the site; this would allow information sharing in a more efficient

and quick. This would also encourage “virtual meetings” among the professionals as well as between

students and the practitioners allowing better and faster way of introducing each other.

References

Fujimoto, Y., Bahfen, N., Fermelis, J., & Härtel, C. E. J. (2007). The global village: online cross-cultural communication and HRM. Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, 14(1), 7–22. doi:10.1108/13527600710718804

HRM Monthly AHRI. (2012).Hardie Grant Media, 3.