The evolution of human resources

The evolution of human resources has been shaped by the regulations and

compliances outlined by government branches to ensure that organizations facilitate a

safe working environment. Different governmental and non-governmental

organizations and associations have outlined the various procedures and constraints of

human resources. The state and federal governments have influenced the working of

human resources with laws such as the affordable care act. Safety precautions and

protection such as occupational safety and health administration(OSHA) and

regulatory policies such as EEOC (Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission)

are some of the different methodologies used to regulate the human resource

department and effectively the workforce in any organization or business.

The regulatory policy dictates the dynamics of the human resource process in

ensuring that organizations or companies act fairly and justly throughout the cycle of

employee hiring. One of the significant ways these regulators have helped is by

eliminating discrimination in the hiring process. Human resources should eliminate

bias against individuals based on race, religion, color, or physical appearance. The

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is one of the most effective policies

that prohibit the discrimination of physically disabled employees. The policy is not

limited to the dynamics of hiring; instead, throughout the working and interaction

cycles (USA, Government, 2020). This way, organizations, and employers are well

aligned and ought to abide by this policy in the workplace. As such, people with

disabilities are well protected and can have a safe and conducive working

environment.

The safety precautions compel the organization to eliminate any hazardous

working environment. Employees must be protected from harm that results from their

work. For instance, in hospitals, employees must be provided with the right tools and