Hilton:
Hilton’s HR approach focuses on putting people and service at the forefront of its goals. Since Hilton is an international organization, their HR department has been improved to be able to accomodate to many different cultures and groups of people. The company’s HR department emphasizes well-being, career growth, leadership, and inclusion. Solving the problem as efficiently and effectively as possible is Hilton’s goal.
https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits?
Delta Airlines:
Delta’s HR strategy prioritizes strong compensation, recognition, and internal mobility. Delta has the belief that by investing in employees, it will improve the overall experience for the customer as well as customer service. The philosophy at Delta seems to put a lot of value on the employees and has realized that without them, it would not be able to run its company. Because of this, they have extended benefits such as repeated pay raises, financial coaching, retirement savings, and family benefits to all of their employees.
https://news.delta.com/delta-reward-employees-average-4-weeks-extra-pay?
Nvidia:
Nvidia’s approach to HR may be the most unique out of all of the companies on this list. Nvidia’s philosophy is one centered around being highly knowledge-based and empowerment-driven. Nvidia focuses on hiring very talented people and giving them autonomy to complete their work, as well as a strong safety net to fail. Many of Nvidia’s benefits include extensive parental leave, professional resilience resources, and flexible time off. From an HR perspective, Nvidia reflects a high performance cultures that is supported by autonomy and continuous learning.
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/about-nvidia/careers/life-at-nvidia/
Publix Super Markets
Publix’s HR is oriented around a long-term retention mindset with ownership opportunities for its employees. Publix has always used the example of their founder starting as a bagger at a grocery store to emphasize the opportunity that their employees have. They have options for employees to purchase stock as well as a promote from within mindset, giving employees many different opportunities. This gives their employees a path forward and reinforces their practice of company loyalty.
https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/
The Kind of Manager I would be:
If I were a manager, I would want to be one who is fair, supportive, and clear with his directions. After reviewing these companies’ HR systems, it is clear to me that the best companies do more than just provide high pay. The best HR systems create an environment where employees know what is expected, feel respected, and have the resources to do what they need to do. I would accomplish this by taking aspects of different companies’ HR departments, such as Nvidia’s trust and autonomy or Delta’s Performance recognition awards. I believe the strongest HR departments put the concerns of the many above the concerns of the few