The Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development is an umbrella professional body for HR professionals, in short, human resource activities fall under the following five core functions: staffing, development, compensation, safety and health, and employee and labour relations. Within each of these core functions, HR conducts a wide variety of activities.

• These activities are all linked by a concern for employee well-being and ensuring organizations treat employees in a way that provides mutual benefit for both the employee and the organization.