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Difference between SHRM and HR Strategies

The terms strategic human resource management and human resource strategies are often used interchangeably, however, some distinctions can be made between the two.

In a general sense, the difference between SHRM and HR strategies is similar to that between strategic management and corporate business strategies. Both SHRM and strategic management describe an approach adopted by the management and focus on long-term issues and provide direction to the organization.

Human resource strategies and business strategies are outcomes of this approach which focus on the organizational view concerning key issues and specific functions, or activities.

SHRM	HR Strategies
A general approach to the strategic management of human resources. Aligned with the organizational intention about its future direction. Focus on long-term people issues. Defines the areas in which specific HR strategies need to be developed. Focus on macro concerns such as structure, culture. Strategic HRM decisions are built into the strategic business plan.	Outcome (manifestation) of the general SHRM approach. Focus on specific organizational intentions about what needs to be done. Focus on specific issues that facilitate the achievement of corporate strategy. Human resource strategy decisions are derived from SHRM.