First Week and Impressions

I have been going to this class for just over a week (3 classes)... and what have I learned? I've learned what human resources is all about! Ok, so maybe not everything, but I do understand more about HR now than I did a week ago.

Two topics that I have learned are that HR does a lot for its employees and that technology has made HR more efficient. For example, a employee can now see his work schedule, change his hours of availability, update tax information, view his paycheck, gain training, and many more HR functions all on the computer. I think that is amazing... but it also means that traditional HR managers are applying themselves to new rolls and tasks.

As for my thoughts on the class itself... I think that I am going to enjoy the class and and the things that I will learn (and no I am not trying to "brown nose"). My only concern is the work load coupled with 51 hours per week from my job and finding extra time to spend with my family.