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# Masters in Human Resources

MBA in Human Resource Management

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- [The Way We Do Our Jobs and Interact in the Workplace Will Never Be the Same After the COVID-19 Outbreak… and HR College Students are Getting a Crash Course In What to Expect](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2020/04/after-covid-19-the-way-we-do-our-jobs-and-interact-in-the-workplace-will-never-be-the-same-and-hr-college-students-are-getting-a-crash-course-now/) - COVID-19 has put enormous pressure on human resources teams around the world over the past few months, and that pressure is only likely to build over the course of the year, and end up concentrating in the U.S. where the highest number of cases are now being reported. The impact of social distancing mandates, business
- [5 Reasons HR Isn’t Just For “Toby Flenderson” Types Anymore](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2018/05/5-reasons-hr-isnt-just-for-the-toby-flendersons-of-the-office-anymore/) - Let’s go ahead and be honest for a moment, okay? It’s a no-brainer that no one is going to love the department that has to say no to vacation time or unapproved expenses. And HR gets hit both ways on hiring… current staff are convinced the new hires are all incompetent, and job candidates all
- [Coalition to Hire Young People Opens Discussion About Discrimination in the Workplace](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/07/coalition-to-hire-young-people-opens-discussion-about-discrimination-in-the-workplace/) - Human resources professionals are responsible for creating an atmosphere that is both productive to the company and healthy for employees. This sounds simple enough, but can turn into an absolute mess when issues of discrimination related to race, religion, gender, and sexual preference are thrown into the mix, not to mention dealing with the general
- [Coalition to Hire Young People Opens Discussion About Discrimination in the Workplace](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/08/coalition-to-hire-young-people-opens-discussion-about-discrimination-in-the-workplace-2/) - Human resources professionals are responsible for creating an atmosphere that is both productive to the company and healthy for employees. This sounds simple enough, but it can turn into an absolute mess when issues of discrimination related to race, religion, gender, and sexual preference are thrown into the mix, not to mention dealing with the
- [Personality Testing is a Crucial Part of Team Building and Assessment](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/08/personality-testing-is-a-crucial-part-of-team-building-and-assessment/) - An important part of every human resources department is understanding how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their employees. Understanding how someone works within a work environment can be difficult, with a variety of different group and personal dynamics impacting an individual's relationships with their co workers and their team. However, this process is
- [Amazon Defies “Good” HR Practice, and Succeeds](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/08/amazon-defies-good-hr-practice-and-succeeds/) - Amazon.com has been a bit of an oddity since its founding in 1994. In spite of having led the way in making ecommerce a solid portion of the world’s business landscape, it often barely makes any money. International Business Times recently covered the company’s strange business methods, which include offering free shipping and expanding at
- [4 Tips for Hiring a High Quality, Low Risk Employee](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/09/4-tips-for-hiring-a-high-quality-low-risk-employee/) - One of the key tasks of an HR recruiter is making a risk assessment of potential employees. This involves sifting through unqualified applicants from the resume review process, all the way through to the interview process. Here are four tips to weed out unsuitable candidates and find the most qualified employee. Check online profiles. In
- [University of California, Irvine Opens New HR Leadership  Certificate Program](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/10/university-of-california-irvine-opens-new-hr-leadership-certificate-program/) - On August 27th, 2015 the University of California, Irvine publicized its new certificate program created specifically for human resources professionals pursuing leadership roles, such as HR managers, directors, and generalists. According to the University of California, Irvine, the Strategic Human Resources Leadership Specialized Studies program will delve deep into what it takes to become a
- [Human Capital Management Coalition Aims to Improve HR Practices](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/10/human-capital-management-coalition-aims-to-improve-hr-practices/) - In large companies, managing human resources is a monumental task. It can be hard to make sure that employees are being taken care of ethically and being given access to the resources necessary for them to be successful in the company. Some big businesses have been known to pressure workers for the sake of the
- [Nintendo Passes Controller to Human Resources Executive](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/10/nintendo-passes-controller-to-human-resources-executive/) - Satoru Iwata, the late president of Japanese gaming giant Nintendo, passed away earlier this year from bile duct cancer, creating a void that will be difficult to fill. Iwata guided the company for over 30 years, overseeing the development and success of the Pokemon and Super Smash Bros. franchises and the development of the Wii
- [Human Resources Team Focuses on Making Recruitment Fun](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/11/human-resources-team-focuses-on-making-recruitment-fun/) - Many human resources programs are designed specifically around avoiding liability. By making sure employees follow proper procedures, they keep them safe, but also keep the company from putting itself at risk of expensive lawsuits. However, while this is important, some employers believe this impersonal focus may be detrimental to hiring and retention. For Beth Whitehead,
- [Social Media Provides Human Resources Departments with Unique Insights](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/12/social-media-provides-human-resources-departments-with-unique-insights/) - Some human resource departments see social media as a curse. It can take up employee time, distracting them from their jobs and reducing productivity. It can also play host to all sorts of activities that are inappropriate for the workplace. However, some businesses believe that taking advantage of social media can provide the company’s human
- [Employment Gap Signals Change in Human Resources Retention Strategy](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2015/12/employment-gap-signals-change-in-human-resources-retention-strategy/) - The manufacturing industry will be among the hardest hit in the next decade as the Baby Boomers begin retiring in mass since the industry is comprised predominantly of boomers. As 2.7 million are expected to retire from this industry in the coming years, it will leave a gap that may be further widened by a
- [The Importance of Social Awareness in Human Resources](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/02/the-importance-of-social-awareness-in-human-resources/) - In today’s world, social awareness can make or break a career. No matter your opinion on world events or social developments, not being aware of what is going on can dramatically limit the potential of your human resources department. The world is changing, and human resources must be conscious enough of the shift to not
- [Providing Relevant and Accessible Training through Mobile Phones and Learning Management Systems](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/02/providing-relevant-and-accessible-training-through-mobile-phones-and-learning-management-systems/) - After a new employee is hired, they aren’t left in a vacuum to create a project or perform a task. No, they are working with teams of various sizes and developing skills. Beyond that, employees new and old, need to receive training to reinforce previously studied concepts and expand their horizons with new ideas. The
- [Strategies for Hiring the Best Remote Workers](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/04/strategies-for-hiring-the-best-remote-workers/) - Gone are the days when HR managers looked askance at candidates who wanted to work from home. Numerous studies have shown that telecommuters tend to be more productive. In addition, companies that allow employees to telecommute frequently save substantial amounts of money on the physical cost of maintaining a workplace. Startups in particular benefit from
- [Effective Ways to Manage Workplace Bullies](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/07/effective-ways-to-manage-workplace-bullies/) - Most of us assumed, if not hoped, that bullies would vanish from our everyday lives as we left our school days behind us and entered adulthood. Yet, during the course of our careers many of us have discovered that bullies are still very much present in the workplace. The very existence of workplace bullies can
- [Monster Swallowed Up by HR Giant in Multimillion Dollar Deal](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/09/monster-swallowed-up-by-hr-giant-in-multimillion-dollar-deal/) - What happens when a major human resources company acquires one of the most frequented employment websites in the country? We will soon find out. On August 9, 2016 a press release was issued announcing that Randstad Holding agreed to acquire Monster Worldwide, Inc. to the tune of $3.40 per share, which equates to a total
- [Princeton’s HR Office Sets New Standard for Using Gender-Inclusive Language](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/10/princetons-hr-office-sets-new-standard-for-using-gender-inclusive-language/) - According a June 2016 report released by UCLA Law think tank the Williams Institute, approximately 1.4 million adults throughout the United States identify themselves as transgender, which is roughly 0.6% of the national population. Although this percentage seems marginal, it’s actually double the estimated number from just a decade ago. This rise in transgender identification
- [FSU HR Professionals Discuss Unique Challenges in Higher Education at a National Conference](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/11/fsu-hr-professionals-discuss-unique-challenges-in-higher-education-at-a-national-conference/) - HR professionals in higher education face some unique challenges, since most universities offer tenure. The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), a dedicated association for HR professionals at colleges and universities, addresses issues like how to maintain pay equity when hiring new faculty who are likely to be highly prominent in their
- [Human Resource Departments Embrace the Role of Coach Rather than Cop](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2016/12/human-resource-departments-embrace-the-role-of-coach-rather-than-cop/) - The SHRM featured excerpts from an upcoming book by attorney and consultant Jathan Janova who “shares colorful stories” from his 25 years of experience trying to keep companies out of court. One of the excerpts is called “Converting HR from Cop to Coach.” In it, an HR director called Mary had a meeting with Morton—a
- [How Google’s People Analytics Helped Create a Great Workplace](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2017/01/how-googles-people-analytics-helped-create-a-great-workplace/) - As Steffen Maier pointed out in a recent issue of Entrepreneur, most companies use annual satisfaction surveys to measure the engagement of their employees. Many HR managers believe that such surveys provide a snapshot to assess how happy their employees are in their workforce. But do these surveys really work? A number of HR leaders
- [Your HR Professional Development Guide](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2018/02/your-hr-professional-development-guide/) - Professional development should be an important part of any HR professional’s short- and long-term goals. And if you hold a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR Certification Institute, or International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA) credential, professional development will be absolute requirement for maintaining your designation. But your professional development efforts should
- [5 Most Common Issues HR Professionals Face, and How Your Degree Will Help You Deal](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2018/03/top-5-common-issues-hr-professionals-face-and-how-your-degree-will-help-you-deal/) - When you get right down to it, human resources is really all about solving problems. Some of them you’re responsible for solving even before they happen… putting together payroll and benefits systems that make sure employees get paid correctly and on-time, and making healthcare and other services available to employees and just a couple things
- [Top Ten Things People Hate About Human Resources And How To Avoid Them](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2018/04/top-ten-reasons-people-hate-human-resources-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - If you’re going into HR, you have to know that the field doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation among most corporate employees. HR is viewed as a roadblock, a hindrance, a department to be dealt with and avoided as much as possible on the road to getting real business done. Of course, this attitude hurts
- [Why Organizational Development is the Hot New Topic in Human Resources](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2018/04/why-organizational-development-is-the-hot-new-topic-in-human-resources/) - You can’t throw a shoe across the average HR office these days without hitting a couple self-proclaimed organizational development experts. But what exactly is organizational development and what does it have to do with human resources? Organizational development emerged from studies of human relationships and their impacts on organizational performance in the 1930s. Unsurprisingly, the
- [How Starbucks Decided Shutting Down for a Day Was the Best Thing For the Business](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2018/06/how-starbucks-decided-shutting-down-for-a-day-was-the-best-thing-for-the-business/) - Starbucks made headlines twice in 2018. In April, two black men sitting quietly in a Philadelphia store were arrested after Starbucks employees called the police on them. Their only crime: waiting for a friend to arrive before placing their order. The incident, caught on video, created outrage across the country and sparked a few nascent
- [Under the COVID-19 Paradigm, HR Pros are Feeling the Pressure of Change and Working Harder than Ever](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/2020/04/under-the-covid-19-paradigm-hr-pros-are-feeling-the-pressure-of-change-and-working-harder-than-ever/) - Nobody in any HR department in America is going to be able to slack off ever again, or at least that’s how it feels right now… Okay, let’s be fair; maybe slacking off is not the right choice of words for teams with a reputation for always being on-task and always stepping up to do

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- [Home](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/) - Developing leaders, retaining key talent, improving the employee experience, and driving innovation and change in workplace culture are the perennial challenges that HR managers and senior directors deal with. New standards for conduct and compliance in the workplace, a decentralized workforce, and issues such as offshoring and outsourcing all add to the complexity of human
- [About Us](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/about-us/) - To get in contact with us for updates or anything else, please email here: info@humanresourcesedu.org. What is HumanResourcesEDU.org’s Mission? The idea to develop HumanResourcesEDU.org came about in 2014 when the economic recovery had proven itself to be lasting and employers were rebuilding the workforce and sourcing new talent. As the economic reboot evolved over the next
- [HR Master's Program Guide](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-masters-program-guide/) - Human resources careers have gotten a lot more complicated as American labor practices and legal landscape have evolved over the past decades. Today, the average American worker spends less than five years at any given position. Between the 1960’s and the 1980’s, workers held an average of two different jobs between high school and their
- [Top 100% Online HR Master’s with No GRE/GMAT Requirement](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/top-100-online-hr-masters-with-no-gre-gmat-requirement/) - Top 100% Online HR Master’s with No GRE/GMAT Requirement Getting to the top of the ladder in human resources is about more than just hard work and skill. Education and knowledge are also important pieces of the puzzle. That’s why you’re looking at a master’s degree program in HR… something that gives you all the
- [HR Bachelor's Degrees](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-bachelors-degrees/) - As you might expect, HR hiring tracks general hiring trends almost exactly… when American companies need more workers, they need more HR professionals to assist them! Career Options and Salary Ranges with a Bachelor’s in HR Management Selecting a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management Core Curriculum and Electives Found in a HRM Bachelor’s Programs
- [Top Online Bachelor’s Programs in Human Resources](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/top-online-bachelors-programs-in-human-resources-for-2018/) - Top Online Bachelor’s Programs in Human Resources The tricky thing about human resources in general is that it’s an extremely subjective field. As an HR professional, you will quickly learn that every situation, every employee, has to be assessed and assisted individually. There are no effective one-size-fits-all approaches when it comes to managing staff. At
- [Best Value Human Resource Master's Programs](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/most-affordable-hr-masters-programs/) - Best Value Human Resource Master’s Programs Working in human resources, you know better than anyone what the salary ranges and promotion ladder in your industry looks like. HR jobs feature in every sector at every type and size of business. It’s a profession that can be extremely lucrative and secure, and a graduate degree can
- [HR Associate Degrees](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-associates-degrees/) - There has never been a time when it has been more important for human resources professionals at every level to have a strong foundation of knowledge in HR– and business. In 2017, the American job market hit a record of 6.2 million open positions. That’s 6 million plus people that HR professionals are responsible for
- [HR Post-Degree Certificates](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-post-degree-certificates/) - If you are coming late to the realization that a career in human resources management is not only a well-paying and stable path but also a fun and rewarding one, there are good odds that you earned your degree in another field. Since almost all HRM (Human Resource Management) positions require at least a bachelor’s
- [What is Human Resources](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/what-is-human-resources/) - Human resources is used to describe both the people who work for a company or organization and the department responsible for managing all matters related to employees, who collectively represent one of the most valuable resources in any businesses or organization. The term human resources was first coined in the 1960s when the value of
- [HR Specialist](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-specialist/) - Human resources specialists are identified by the Society for Human Resources Management as early career human resources professionals who are specialists within a specific support function – or, generalists with limited experience. The responsibilities of human resources specialists revolve around the recruitment and placement of employees; therefore, their job duties may range from screening job
- [HR Recruiter](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-recruiter/) - Recruiting employees whose talents are aligned with business goals is critical to the success of an organization. As such, human resources recruiters are highly valued in virtually all organizations and businesses. In simplest terms, human resources recruiters develop and implement recruiting plans and strategies designed to fulfill company staffing needs. As part of a human
- [Talent Acquisition Manager](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/talent-acquisition-manager/) - Advances in technology, globalization, and all of the opportunities and challenges that accompany them have turned the world of recruiting on its head. It’s no wonder, then, that recruitment is undergoing just as dramatic a transformation. At the highest level, recruiting is shifting from “traditional” recruiting to “network” recruiting. Network recruiting involves transforming a company’s
- [Labor Relations Manager](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/labor-relations-manager/) - Knowing that some level of conflict between the labor force and management is inevitable within any organization, corporations, particularly large ones, often have a qualified labor relations specialist (also referred to as industrial relations specialists) on their human resources teams. This allows corporations to be prepared to address disputes and negotiate collective bargaining agreements as
- [Hiring Manager](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hiring-manager/) - As challenges continue to arise for organizations looking to find and retain high-potential, high-quality employees in a diminishing talent pool, the work of hiring managers is deemed more valuable than ever. And recruiters agree. A survey conducted by the Corporate Leadership Council revealed that recruiters reported the hiring manager as being the most critical element
- [Employee Assistance Plan Manager](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/employee-assistance-plan-manager/) - Employee assistance plan managers, also often referred to as employee welfare managers and work-life managers, are the human resources (HR) professionals responsible for enhancing employee safety and wellness through the organization and maintenance of employee assistance plans (EAPs). Most often found in larger companies, organizations, and corporations, employee assistance plan managers ensure that the work-life
- [Benefits Specialist](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/benefits-specialist/) - Compensation and benefits managers, also known as remuneration professionals, are responsible for overseeing employee compensation, compensation databases, job descriptions, benchmark compensation, annual performance reviews, and employee benefits. Although the work of lower-level compensation and benefits specialists is generally focused primarily on administrative tasks, the responsibilities of upper-level compensation and benefits managers are more strategic in
- [Careers](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/careers/) - They’re liaisons, advisors, managers, strategists, and employee advocates. And that’s just for starters… With clerical and transactional tasks like calendaring and leave management largely outsourced and automated, today’s human resources professionals have moved into more specialized functions like benefits administration, employee relations, head hunting and talent acquisition, and managing remote workforces. Positions in human resources
- [HR Coordinator](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-coordinator/) - Human resources coordinators are the representatives of the human resources department that facilitate all HR functions and programs. Generally working under the HR director or manager, the human resources coordinator is often a key within large HR departments, as their work involves addressing issues raised by current employees and new-hires, organizing and scheduling orientations, and
- [Human Resources Scholarships](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/human-resources-scholarships/) - Scholarships for HR Managers and Other Human Resource Professionals Whether you are aiming for a graduate degree or just getting started on your bachelor’s in human resource management, it’s always nice to find someone to help you with the costs. Tuition costs have skyrocketed in the United States in the past few decades. The
- [HR Consultant](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-consultant/) - Human resources consultants ensure that an organization’s human capital serves the best interests of the company. By creating and developing a human resources model specific to the organizations that hire them, human resources consultants work to ensure that the company is effectively using its personnel to achieve its stated goals, while also ensuring the workforce
- [HR Assistant](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-assistant/) - Human resource assistants are the behind-the-scenes collaborators and colleagues whose main job responsibilities are focused on helping HR directors and managers accomplish HR-related tasks. HR assistants are involved with nearly all programs and services that relate to a company’s human resources division. Their work, which is often decidedly administrative in nature, involves documenting grievances, terminations,
- [Human Resource Manager](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/human-resource-manager/) - Human resource managers are the overseers of the human resources department and insurers of the functions and tasks being carried out by the HR team. They are often seen as the link between an organization’s management and its employees, as their work runs the gamut from providing consultation on strategic planning with top executives to
- [HR Training Specialist](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hr-training-specialist/) - Corporate trainers, also called training and development managers or specialists, are becoming a common sight in HR departments everywhere as the economy continues its rebound. A 2014 Forbes article reported on this trend, sighting the soaring corporate training sector, which grew 15 percent in 2013 alone, representing the highest growth rate in 7 years. This
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- [Wyoming](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/wyoming/) - With an unemployment rate of just 3.7 percent, Wyoming has plenty of work to go around for motivated employees… which means a rocking job market for the human resources staff who hire and train those employees. According to the Wyoming Office of Labor Market Information (LMI), short-term industry projections indicate that leisure and hospitality, retail,
- [Wisconsin](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/wisconsin/) - In 2019, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Wisconsin’s labor force was comprised of just over 3.1 million people, with the state’s trade, transportation, and utilities and manufacturing sectors being among the biggest employers, and the biggest contributors to job growth. Specialty manufacturing businesses are also cropping up, with companies like Mob Craft
- [West Virginia](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/west-virginia/) - The biggest employers in West Virginia are also the ones that rely most heavily on human resource teams to staff their organizations with skilled workers. The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at West Virginia University expects slower growth going into 2020, an environment that demands extra attention from skilled HR recruiters who need to
- [Washington](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/washington/) - Sometimes it seems like the economic boom in Washington state will never end. Boeing kicked off the party with a globe-circling fleet of popular airliners and huge assembly plants scattered around Puget Sound. Microsoft joined in later with the operating system that dominates personal computing around the world, and in more recent years, Amazon has
- [Virginia](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/virginia/) - Because job growth in general inherently indicates a growing demand for human resource professionals to recruit, screen and train more employees, job growth for HR professionals can be partly attributed to Virginia’s low unemployment rate of just 2.8 percent as of August 2019 – the lowest it has been since the 2009 recession. Researchers concur
- [Vermont](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/vermont/) - Vermont has become a great state for nearly-guaranteed employment in 2019, sporting one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, at 2.1 percent. At the same time, state payrolls have undergone a steady climb since 2015. With a minimum wage increase set to take effect on January 1, 2020, those numbers will continue to
- [Utah](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/utah/) - It’s no surprise that human resource professionals find opportunities in Utah’s bustling economy, since, as of August 2019, Utah had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at just 2.8 percent. Utah’s economic strength has been so impressive, in fact, that in 2019, Forbes ranked Utah as number two on the “Best States for Business”
- [Texas](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/texas/) - Because human resource professionals work directly with new and developing employees, Texas’s overall economic strength and growing workforce is responsible for the growing demand for skilled human resources professionals. The unemployment rate in Texas has plunged to a low of 3.4 percent as of 2019, which means great opportunities for aspiring human resources professionals as
- [Tennessee](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/tennessee/) - Human resource specialist jobs are listed among Tennessee’s top growing occupations, with an expected average of 1,260 new jobs becoming available each year between 2016 and 2026, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In fact, during that time period, the number of jobs for both HR managers and HR specialists is
- [South Dakota](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/south-dakota/) - South Dakota’s job market continues to gain ground even as an influx of job seekers has increased the state’s population by nearly 10,000 people between 2018 and 2019. As even more people come to work in the oil fields and in the businesses that serve this growing workforce, HR specialists are scrambling to fill vacancies
- [South Carolina](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/south-carolina/) - According to current employment statistics from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, the state reached a new employment record in February of 2019 with more than two million workers across all industries statewide. The greatest increases were reported in manufacturing and transportation. As those industries and others continue to contribute to a growing
- [Rhode Island](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/rhode-island/) - As the state’s major employers reinvest in human capital, HR managers and specialists have been at the front of the line in the effort to recruit, vet, hire, train and manage compensation and benefits for a growing workforce. Industry giants with a strong presence in Rhode Island like Amgen and Schneider Electric have been among
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/pennsylvania/) - According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, the number of jobs in human resources is expected to grow rapidly during the ten-year projection period leading up to 2026: HR Management Roles Compensation and Benefits Managers: 6 percent increase for an average of 40 openings per year Human Resources Managers: 5 percent increase for an
- [Oregon](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/oregon/) - With more than 2,430 human resources managers working across the state as of 2019, Oregon offers plenty of employment opportunities for high-level HR professionals. In even more good news, the State of Oregon Employment Department expects the number of job openings for HR managers to top 2,850 by 2026. HR Management Roles Human Resources Managers: 3
- [Oklahoma](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/oklahoma/) - According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Oklahoma had some 1,290 human resource managers employed in the state as of last count in 2018. But that’s not nearly enough to meet the growing demand in the coming years, with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission expecting the number of jobs for HR managers and specialists to continue growing
- [Ohio](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/ohio/) - Ohio’s economy was ranked the seventh largest in the nation in 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. A strong state economy inherently indicates a need for high quality human recourse professionals who can recruit, train, and manage a growing workforce. And that demand is leading to lightning fast job growth in almost
- [North Dakota](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/north-dakota/) - By the start of 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed North Dakota with a gain of 3.9 percent over the last quarter of 2018, one of the strongest performances in the nation. With this growth in business comes a growth in the need for human resources professionals. Accordingly, the North Dakota Workforce Intelligence
- [North Carolina](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/north-carolina/) - Through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Projections Management Department, the North Carolina Employment Security Commission released data showing job trends for human resource managers, specialists and assistants through 2026. Between 2016 and 2026: HR Management Roles Compensation and Benefits Managers: 5 percent increase for an average of 40 openings per year Human Resources Managers: 4 percent increase
- [New York](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-york/) - With more than 41,000 human resource specialists and more than 10,000 human resource managers largely concentrated in the global business and financial center of NYC, it is no surprise that New York is among the top five states in the nation when it comes to employment and opportunities for advancement in human resources. In even
- [New Mexico](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-mexico/) - According to a 2018 presentation from the University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the state is looking at the strongest outlook since the Great Recession. The recovery has been broad-based, with business thriving in both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and plenty of high-wage jobs in oil and gas production and mining
- [New Jersey](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-jersey/) - In 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recognized New Jersey’s human resource managers as the top earners in the nation within their job classification, bringing home an average salary of around $169,040 a year. The DOL also reported that of all metropolitan areas in the nation, the New York-Newark metropolitan division is number one
- [New Hampshire](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-hampshire/) - According to the New Hampshire Employment Security, Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, there’s plenty to be excited about in New Hampshire; particularly when it comes to the job market. In late 2019, New Hampshire posted an unemployment rate of just 2.5 percent. The New Hampshire Business Review reported in 2019 that the state has
- [Nevada](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/nevada/) - In overseeing everything from employee recruitment and retention to labor law compliance and beyond, Nevada’s human resource managers and specialists benefit from the state’s high-growth industries, which in recent years has included the high-tech, medical, and hospitality industries. In fact, Nevada’s economic diversification has led to a broadened economic base, economic growth, and more employers
- [Nebraska](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/nebraska/) - The Nebraska Department of Labor called the Cornhusker State “an excellent job market for job seekers,” which is music to the ears of human resources professionals whose job it is to recruit, vet, hire and train Nebraska’s human capital. According to a 2019 survey from the department, more than 90 percent of employers in the
- [Montana](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/montana/) - In Montana, HR pros at all levels are enjoying attractive job prospects, thanks to a low unemployment rate and strong labor force. Montana’s unemployment rate continues to remain below the national average, coming in at 3.4% as of November 2019—below the national unemployment rate of 3.5%. According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry,
- [Missouri](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/missouri/) - According to 2019 stats from the U.S. Commerce Department, Missouri’s GDP grew by 2.3 percent last year. While economic growth here has been slower than the nation’s growth rate of 2.7 during this time, Missouri’s GDP of $323 billion in 2018, coupled with its low unemployment rate of just 3.2 percent as of August 2019,
- [Mississippi](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/mississippi/) - Mississippi’s economy is growing, which is music to the ears of the state’s workforce, including human resources professionals. While the growth of this southern state has been slow (It gained an additional 11,000 jobs between 2018 and 2019.), it’s all good news for human resources managers, specialists, and assistants at all earning and experience levels
- [Minnesota](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/minnesota/) - A steadily growing GDP (its output grew from $300 billion in 2016 to $305 billion in 2017.), a low unemployment rate of just 3.3 percent (as of August 2019), and a diverse economy that’s propelled by some of the biggest companies in the U.S., including Target, 3M, General Mills, Ameriprise Financial, and St. Jude Medical,
- [Michigan](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/michigan/) - After a decade-long recovery from one of the worst recessions in history, Michigan is finally over the hump and enjoying strong job gains and low unemployment rates. In fact, as of August 2019, the unemployment rate here was just 4.2 percent, and economists at the University of Michigan predict that the state will regain about
- [Massachusetts](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/massachusetts/) - The Massachusetts economy is one of the strongest in the nation, thanks to an abundance of high-tech jobs and an unemployment rate of just 2.9 percent as of August 2019. It’s also home to a dozen Fortune 500 companies, such as General Electric, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Raytheon, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, and a flurry
- [Maryland](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/maryland/) - According to the Maryland Department of Labor, in May 2019, Maryland added slightly more than 10,000 jobs—the largest single monthly gain since May 2015, while its unemployment level fell to 3.7 percent – the lowest level in the past decade. Add to that a GDP of $413 billion in 2019, the 15th largest in the
- [Maine](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/maine/) - A 2.9 percent unemployment rate in August 2019, a budget surplus of more than $175 million, and word from small and large companies alike that business hasn’t been this strong in more than a decade are music to the ears of both aspiring and practicing human resources professionals in Maine because a growing economy demands
- [Louisiana](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/louisiana/) - In May 2019, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Louisiana’s highest GDP on record - $255.5 billion. Growth has been rapid and unprecedented here for the last two years, growing at a rate of 5.1% and outpacing the U.S. rate of 4.7%. Economic growth in the Bayou State is diverse, with GDP growth strong among
- [Kentucky](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/kentucky/) - According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Growth, Kentucky is in the midst of a workforce development revolution. Just some of the initiatives introduced to the Bluegrass State in recent years include the elimination of hundreds of administrative regulations, improved workforce training programs, and one of the lowest costs of doing business in the nation.
- [Kansas](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/kansas/) - 2019 was a banner year for Kansas. The Sunflower State enjoyed a budget surplus, a low unemployment rate of just 3.2, and 19th place among CNBC America’s Top States for Business list. It’s all about economic growth here, and that’s good news for everyone—especially those in the human resources field. It’s this type of positive
- [Iowa](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/iowa/) - Iowa - It’s got one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country – just 2.5 percent as of August 2019, tying it for third place (behind only North Dakota and Vermont) and, according to the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN), it ranks as the one number place to find a job in the U.S.
- [Indiana](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/indiana/) - Indiana’s thriving economy and low unemployment rate translate into exciting opportunities as human resources for assistants, specialists, managers, and high-ranking executives. Thanks to a low unemployment rate of just 3.3 percent in August 2019, a record-breaking 2.8 million employed in the private sector in 2019, and the creation of more than 400,000 private sector jobs
- [Illinois](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/illinois/) - Long considered to be the nation’s manufacturing leader, Illinois is where everything from construction equipment to processed foods to chemicals are made and exported. Coupled with that an unemployment rate of just 4 percent in August 2019 (the lowest on record) and more than 65,000 additional jobs added to the state’s economy between September 2018
- [Idaho](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/idaho/) - According to the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho is enjoying an unprecedentedly low unemployment rate, a growing labor force, and exceptional gains in employment and jobs. Between November 2017 and November 2018, the labor force in Idaho increased by more than 12,000 people, while employment increased by 14,900, or 1.4 percent. To top it off,
- [Hawaii](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hawaii/) - According to the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, the state’s economy relies largely upon the U.S. economy as a whole, as well as the economies of several international markets, particularly Japan. The relationship between the economies is a positive one for Hawaii, according to the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development &
- [Georgia](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/georgia/) - The human resources field in Georgia is largely defined by the presence of no less than 21 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state, as of 2018. The size and success of these companies have made them major players in job creation, which translates to a consistent need for human resources professionals. Just some of
- [Florida](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/florida/) - The businesses that fuel Florida’s economic engines – whether in local tourism or high finance – are only as effective as the professionals that make up their HR departments. Across all industries and sectors – from tourism and hospitality to state and federal government – Florida’s human capital is organized and managed by the HR
- [District of Columbia](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/district-of-columbia/) - One of the ways Washington D.C.-based businesses, defense contractors and federal agencies attract top HR professionals is by offering some of the highest average salaries in the nation. The following job projections, provided by the D.C. Department of Employment Services, and salary statistics, provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), illustrate the outstanding
- [Delaware](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/delaware/) - Delaware’s HR professionals work with the state’s public and private employers to ensure the most efficient management of their human capital. This includes vetting, interviewing, training, and supporting the staff that are part of the state’s economic engines in the healthcare, finance, and defense sectors. A company’s success—or lack thereof—reflects the strength of its HR
- [Connecticut](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/connecticut/) - From aerospace and large pharmaceutical companies to resort casinos and Ivy League schools, Connecticut’s human resources professionals ensure the state’s workforce is strong and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. Connecticut is home to some of the nation’s best HR professionals. The state actively attracts HR talent with a number of strategies, including high average
- [Colorado](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/colorado/) - Colorado businesses recognize the importance of attracting qualified HR professionals, which is one of the reasons they offer some of the highest average salaries in the nation for human resources managers. According to 2018 figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), HR managers earned a median salary of $129,880 in Colorado in May
- [California](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/california/) - HR professionals carry the heavy responsibility of recruiting, vetting, training, and maintaining the nation’s largest workforce. A 2018 LA Times article revealed that California is now the world’s fifth largest economy, surpassing the UK and ringing in an annual GDP of $2.7 trillion. California’s unemployment rate of just 4.1 as of August 2019 both bolsters
- [Arkansas](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/arkansas/) - Whether with major multinational corporations, government agencies, or in Arkansas’ healthcare industry, human resources professionals are responsible for managing human capital for the state’s major employers. The following job projections from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and salary stats from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveal a positive environment for HR managers,
- [Arizona](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/arizona/) - From Arizona’s thriving financial sector to major defense contractors and healthcare providers, HR specialists and managers are vital to recruiting, vetting, training, and managing a growing workforce in any enterprise. Salary statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and projected job growth rates from the Arizona Department of Administration Office of Employment and
- [Alaska](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/alaska/) - From the petroleum and seafood industries to government services, human resource professionals keep Alaska strong by matching the most qualified employees with the state’s economic engines. Through their expertise, HR professionals have indirectly contributed to bringing Alaska’s unemployment rate down to a seasonally adjusted rate of 6.2 percent as of August 2019, continuing its steady,
- [Alabama](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/alabama/) - Alabama’s human resources professionals help recruit and vet the right talent for the right jobs, whether to fill positions in the most essential government agencies or for the most influential private companies. Since Alabama enjoys one of the lowest unemployment rates in the region, HR specialists and managers in the state might find themselves working
- [Certification](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/certification/) - When reviewing requirements for human resource management jobs it soon becomes evident that HR certification is quickly moving from being preferred to being required. This is a telltale sign that organizations, whether in the for-profit or non-profit sector, are viewing professional certification with an increasing level of respect. In fact, HR certification is now seen
- [Salaries](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/salaries/) - In the last couple of decades, we’ve seen human resources do an about-face as the profession changed course from one that kept the books and kept track of payroll and employee benefits (many of these tasks are now outsourced) to one whose efforts are now focused on bigger picture approaches to business strategies, talent management,
- [Degrees](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/degrees/) - Online Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Programs in HR and HR Management A major challenge in business today is establishing HR teams capable of addressing the opportunities and challenges of the evolving modern business environment and recruiting the best and brightest talent. And the fact is, it takes HR departments staffed with the best and brightest
- [Online MBA in Human Resource Management – Who is it Right For?](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/online-mba-in-human-resource-management-who-is-it-right-for/) - When you get right down to it, every human resources degree is ultimately a sort of business degree. It’s important to understand the specialized aspects of dealing with employees, but the point is always to make a business run smoothly and efficiently. And not every company has the luxury of being able to afford specialized
- [Executive Master’s Degree Program in HRM: Who Is It Right For?](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/executive-masters-degree-program-in-hrm-who-is-it-right-for/) - It’s not unusual to find yourself halfway up the career ladder in a field you didn’t originally set out to get into. In fact, there are thousands and thousands of undergraduate business majors right now who will become a vital part of HR teams, though they may not even know it yet. Since you’ve come
- [Alabama Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/alabama/alabama-salary/) - Exciting job prospects and salary opportunities await human resources managers and specialists in Alabama. Across all HR management and specialist professions, there were about 13,120 of these professionals working in Alabama in 2016. By 2026, this number is expected to increase to nearly 14,100. Optimizing Salary Potential as an HR Professional in Alabama Local employers
- [Alaska Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/alaska/alaska-salary/) - There’s plenty to get excited about when it comes to human resource careers in Alaska because they often lead to great advancement opportunities that result in high salaries. For example, training and development specialists in Alaska earn an annual average salary of $85,050 – the highest in the nation for this specialty, while Alaska’s human
- [Arkansas Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/arkansas/arkansas-salary/) - Human resources professionals in a variety of positions can expect bright futures and great paying positions in Arkansas. In fact, human resources specialists in Arkansas landed a spot on the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services’ “Hot 45 Demand Occupations” for 2019-2020. Much of the strength of the human resources field here can be contributed to
- [Arizona Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/arizona/arizona-salary/) - Job growth in Arizona’s human resources field is nothing short of spectacular, with most professions showing double-digit growth between 2016 and 2026. In 2016, the number of professionals working in HR management and specialists roles totaled 27,770. By 2026, this number is projected to swell to 32,800 – an increase of more than 5,000 jobs.
- [California Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/california/california-salary/) - Human resources professionals in California are benefitting from ideal employment conditions and access to the largest number of high-paying jobs in the field nationwide. In 2016, there were 142,900 professionals working in human resources in California; by 2026, this number is projected to grow to 157,500 – an increase of nearly 15,000 jobs. Facilitating career
- [Colorado Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/colorado/colorado-salary/) - A strong economy is the foundation for outstanding opportunities in human resources careers in Colorado. In fact, as of 2018, Colorado’s economy grew at a faster clip than almost any other state in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. As a result, many HR occupations in Colorado are projected to see double-digit
- [Connecticut Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/connecticut/connecticut-salary/) - It’s good to be part of the human resources field in Connecticut. Connecticut leads the nation, in many cases, when it came to salaries for HR professionals. For example, Connecticut is among the top-paying states in the nation for human resources assistants ($47,780); compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists ($71,810); and compensation and benefits managers
- [District of Columbia Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/district-of-columbia/district-of-columbia-salary/) - Washington, D.C. is one of the best places in the country for HR professionals to find employment opportunities that lead to high-end salaries. High wages and outstanding professional opportunities, made possible by one of the strongest economies in the nation, await everyone from aspiring HR specialists and assistants to current HR pros with ambitions of
- [Delaware Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/delaware/delaware-salary/) - Delaware’s human resources professionals enjoy some of the highest salaries in the nation, according to BLS statistics. In fact, Delaware came in among the top-paying states in the country for human resources managers and compensation and benefits managers. For example, HR managers here earn a median salary of $130,840 – which is about $17,000 more
- [Florida Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/florida/florida-salary/) - Human resources jobs in Florida? Absolutely, and plenty of them, all thanks to a hot job market that has been growing steadily since 2011. In just one month – July to August 2019 – Florida added 22,500 jobs, solidifying the reputation of the state’s economy as a powerhouse. Case in point: Florida is home to
- [Georgia Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/georgia/georgia-salary/) - An economy that outpaces the national economy for the past six years sets the stage for exceptional professional opportunities in human resources in Georgia, whether you’re a recent college grad, career changer, or current HR professional seeking to climb the professional ladder. In short, a booming economy translates into a growing HR field. In fact,
- [Hawaii Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/hawaii/hawaii-salary/) - Job growth in Hawaii’s thriving human resources field is projected to remain strong through 2026. Job growth among some HR professions here, including training and development specialists and compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists, is even projected to beat the national projected growth rate during this time. While HR management positions here fall below the
- [Iowa Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/iowa/iowa-salary/) - If you want evidence of a state’s economic health, you need not look any further than job projections among its human resources professions. In short, a growing economy can be directly linked to a flourishing human resources field. After all, more jobs mean plenty of opportunities for professionals who are responsible for managing a growing
- [Idaho Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/idaho/idaho-salary/) - Jobseekers interested in breaking into the expanding world of human resources will find high growth opportunities in Idaho. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has identified human resources managers among Idaho’s top fifty fastest growing occupational classifications. Yet managers are not the only HR professionals that are benefiting from an optimistic employment
- [Illinois Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/illinois/illinois-salary/) - In state where employment levels among human resources professionals often top the nation, outstanding opportunities for human resources managers, human resources assistants, compensation and benefits managers, and labor and relations specialists are commonplace. For example, human resources managers here have the third highest employment level in the nation, compensation and benefits managers have the second
- [Indiana Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/indiana/indiana-salary/) - If you’re in the Hoosier state, you’ll be happy to know that professional opportunities in human resources are abundant here, thanks to a growing economy that’s meant thousands of new jobs and a GDP that rose to $371 billion in 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. According to the Indiana Department of
- [Kansas Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/kansas/kansas-salary/) - Kansas’s largest employers are prepared to offer great salaries to skilled human resources workers interested in pursuing long-lasting careers here. In fact, the Kansas Department of Labor included both human resources managers and human resource specialists among its most recent list of “High Demand, High Wage” occupations in the state. And, according to the Kansas
- [Kentucky Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/kentucky/kentucky-salary/) - As of August 2019, Kentucky has posted an unemployment rate of just 4.4 percent and a strong civilian workforce of 2.068 million, both of which represent a healthy economic environment that’s ripe for opportunities in the human resources field. HR management professionals here enjoy salaries that often top six figures, while HR specialist and assistant
- [Louisiana Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/louisiana/louisiana-salary/) - With double-digit job growth projected among human resources managers (11.2%), training and development managers (12.5%), and training and development specialists (13.5%) and competitive salaries across the board, Louisiana’s human resources field is stronger than ever. It’s no wonder that many of the state’s HR professions ranked among Louisiana’s star jobs by the Louisiana Workforce Commission
- [South Carolina Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/south-carolina/south-carolina-salary/) - Human resources is a high-paying and high-prestige career path in a state that has been on a tear economically recently. The demand for qualified professionals needed by all business in an expanding market to help staff up is a sure-fire way to drive both openings and salaries. That’s very much the case in South Carolina
- [Maine Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/maine/maine-salary/) - One of Maine’s biggest concerns is its aging workforce, yet for human resources professionals, retiring Baby Boomers translate into exceptional professional opportunities. As older employees retire, a new generation of workers will take their place, and the demand for human resources professionals who can manage the challenges associated with these changing workplace environments will be
- [Maryland Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/maryland/maryland-salary/) - Maryland’s HR professionals are some of the highest paid in the nation, making the pursuit of a career here, whether as an entry-level assistant or specialist or as a senior-level executive or manager, a smart bet. Maryland’s labor relations specialists and human resources specialists are among the highest earners in their respective professions in the
- [Massachusetts Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/massachusetts/massachusetts-salary/) - Massachusetts’ strong and diverse economy not only means plenty of jobs in all areas of human resources, but plenty of high-paying jobs for everyone from entry-level HR assistants to senior-level HR managers to training and development managers. In fact, Massachusetts is home to some of the highest paid HR professionals in the country, including: Human
- [Texas Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/texas/texas-salary/) - High employment rates are a boon for HR salaries, and Texas has one of the highest in the country, with a rock-bottom 3.4 percent unemployment rate… lower than the national average and the lowest in the state in more than 30 years. And the good times are set to keep on rolling… the Dallas Fed
- [Tennessee Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/tennessee/tennessee-salary/) - As the demand for skilled human resources professionals continues to rise in Tennessee, it’s been placing upward pressure on salaries in the field resulting in higher offers to retain well educated and experienced HR talent. In fact, when the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development published occupational forecasts, it named human resources specialists among
- [Oregon Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/oregon/oregon-salary/) - According to the Oregon State Department of Administrative Services, as of September 2019 the state was in the midst of the longest economic expansion on record, with no clear end in sight. The state has healthy rates of economic growth with a handful of pinnacle corporations pinning up record levels of employment growth, along with
- [Pennsylvania Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-salary/) - Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office projected an increase in real GDP for 2019 and 2020 of almost 2 percent per year, continuing the health expansion that has been boosting HR professional prospects in the Keystone State since 2009. Job growth in general always creates competition for the skilled human resources professionals needed to recruit, hire and
- [Utah Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/utah/utah-salary/) - Utah’s economy closed out 2018 with a bang that should warm the hearts of HR professionals. With a decade-low 2.8 percent unemployment rate and the strongest job growth rate in the nation, the state has a lot of employees to hire and take care of. According to the Utah Economic Council’s 2019 report to the
- [Virginia Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/virginia/virginia-salary/) - Virginia has the third-highest number of federal government employees in the nation, with slightly over 177,000 workers, largely centered in the Arlington/Washington D.C. region. While that’s a boon for the economy overall, cushioning the state through downturns and buoying it in periods of expansion, it also made the government shutdown of 2018-2019 something that was
- [Vermont Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/vermont/vermont-salary/) - On top of Vermont’s record-low unemployment rate, the state is home to five companies on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing corporations in America. Among them, Burlington’s iMarket solutions brings in $4.8 million to the state annually, and has seen 53 percent growth over the course of 2019, while Resonance, in the same city, has
- [Washington Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/washington/washington-salary/) - According to the Washington state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, the state comes in second in the nation in innovation drivers and sixth in business performance, making it a great fit for companies in almost every sector. It has strong agribusiness concerns, serves as a regional healthcare hub, and offers easy trade access around the
- [Ohio Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/ohio/ohio-salary/) - Ohio has been really making a name for itself when it comes to creating an environment favorable to business. In fact, Chief Executive Magazine named the state among the top ten in the nation according to a survey of CEOs, while CNBC ranked the state 15th overall in terms of business climate. With no corporate
- [New York Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-york/new-york-salary/) - According to the New York State budget office outlook projection for the 2020 fiscal year, the New York state labor market has been tightening in every region, with labor shortages and unemployment at the lowest rate it has been since 1976. Private sector job growth in 2017 came in at 1.4 percent, and is expected
- [North Dakota Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/north-dakota/north-dakota-salary/) - There’s no getting away from the impact the oil and gas flowing from the Bakken formation have on the economy of North Dakota. According to researchers from North Dakota State University, the oil industry had a more than $32 billion impact on the state economy in 2017 alone. While the good times have rolled throughout
- [North Carolina Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/north-carolina/north-carolina-salary/) - Forbes Magazine ranked North Carolina the number one state for business in the country in 2019, which is music to the ears of current and future HR professionals looking to establish or advance a career in the state. Forbes further places the state at number eleven overall for labor supply, and number two for business
- [Montana Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/montana/montana-salary/) - Montana is home to some of the most rapidly growing companies in the U.S., including 11 that made the Inc. 5000 list for 2019: LumanAd XY Planning Network Stone Glacier Energy 1 Yellowstone Health & Rehab CommonFont Foundant Technologies Health & Rehab Solutions Submittable Advanced Electronic Designs Golden Helix Rapidly growing companies need to acquire
- [Missouri Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/missouri/missouri-salary/) - Missouri’s major employers with corporate offices and operations in Missouri like Walmart, Boeing, Schnuck Markets, and Cerner Corporation rely on the services of human resources professionals to keep them staffed with top talent. This demand for skilled human resources professionals is clear when examining salaries and job projections for these professionals. For example, the number
- [Minnesota Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/minnesota/minnesota-salary/) - According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, there were 35,640 human resources professionals at all levels in Minnesota in 2016; by 2026, this number is projected to rise to 37,250, with compensation, benefits and job analysis specialists and training managers showing the largest gains during this time. This type of impressive growth
- [South Dakota Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/south-dakota/south-dakota-salary/) - With 13 companies on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing businesses in the United States, South Dakota is knocking it out of the park for a state that comes in a number 46 out of 50 for population level. It’s due, in large part, to the state’s advantageous tax climate for business and a carefully
- [Rhode Island Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/rhode-island/rhode-island-salary/) - Rhode Island has been a business-friendly state for a long time, and business-friendly translates into HR friendly for anybody with the right degree to make a career here. With a top-end human resource manager salary that is literally off the charts by exceeding the maximum level reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and
- [Nevada Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/nevada/nevada-salary/) - As of 2014, Nevada saw a 3.7% increase in the number of jobs over the previous year according to Forbes. This trend has continued, and an analysis by TriNet indicated that Nevada continues to lead the country in job growth as of early 2015. Economists expect Nevada to continue to have high levels of job
- [New Mexico Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-mexico/new-mexico-salary/) - Strong job markets make for strong HR professional salaries, and New Mexico is booming with an unemployment rate under five percent as of 2019. A 2018 report from the University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Economic Research found that incomes were already beginning to respond to increasing hiring demand, a trend that is
- [New Jersey Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-jersey/new-jersey-salary/) - Inc. Magazine showed 128 businesses from New Jersey making the grade for its annual Inc. 5000 list for the fastest-growing private businesses in the country for 2019. Five of those were in the top 20, and one, Bear Mattress of Hoboken, came in at number seven overall. It’s a list that shows a healthy environment
- [New Hampshire Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-salary/) - With an unemployment rate a full percentage point below the overall U.S. average as of late 2019, New Hampshire has a healthy work environment according to the state Employment Security, Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau. Year-over-year job gains as of September 2019 were more than 10,000 positions in the non-farm segment alone. The state
- [Nebraska Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/nebraska/nebraska-salary/) - Nebraska has a strong reputation as a business-friendly state, with CNBC ranking it 8th in the nation in 2019 based on its solid growth, low costs, and excellent educational system. That’s a favorable environment for any kind of business professional seeking lucrative compensation, but HR professionals in particular do well where business does well. With
- [Mississippi Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/mississippi/mississippi-salary/) - Salaries in Mississippi in the human resources field are strong and competitive across the board. When compared to national averages, salaries here often fall short, but this is expected due to the state’s low cost of living. For aspiring and practicing HR managers, specialists, and assistants in Mississippi, job prospects remain strong, thanks to a
- [Michigan Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/michigan/michigan-salary/) - Thanks to an economy on the rebound (As of September 2019, the state has added about 575,000 jobs since a December 2009 low of 4.178 million jobs.), Michigan is a hot bed not just for careers in the major automotive and advanced manufacturing industries, but in the human resources field, as well. So, it comes
- [Wyoming Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/wyoming/wyoming-salary/) - According to the Wyoming Consensus Revenue Estimating Group, bumps in oil production have been boosting state incomes through 2019. With Forbes estimating that the cost of doing business in the state is around 3 percent below the national average, that has turned into a profitable state of affairs for one of the state’s major industries,
- [Wisconsin Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/wisconsin/wisconsin-salary/) - Wisconsin’s overall employment growth has lagged that of the United States as a whole, according to the state Department of Revenue (DOR), but the state unemployment level has been consistently below the national rate since 2008. It’s a clear win for Wisconsin workers, and particularly for the HR staff who hire, train, and retain those
- [Oklahoma Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/oklahoma/oklahoma-salary/) - With its persistently strong economic climate, Oklahoma’s companies are frequently hiring new employees to keep their businesses viable. This requires the expertise of an array of HR professionals such as HR managers, labor relations specialists, compensation managers, and other types of HR talent. As companies vie for the limited number of high-level HR professionals in
- [West Virginia Salary](https://www.humanresourcesedu.org/west-virginia/west-virginia-salary/) - Like the rest of the United States, West Virginia is experiencing a low unemployment rate and a continuing pattern of robust job gains and continuing GDP growth. West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) found that West Virginia’s economy experienced its strongest decade of growth in a decade in 2017, and saw
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