The field of human resource management has changed significantly over the past several decades. Make note of the HR functions identified in the presentations and readings and reflect carefully on the responsibilities of today's HRMs. From the learning materials, as well as your own observations and/or experience (if applicable), please describe how the human resource function has changed over the last decade or so. Do you anticipate any further changes to the human resource management role in the near or distant future? If so, please explain your rationale. Once you've posted your thoughts, take the time to respond to a colleague's ideas. The HR function has changed over the least decade because the HR manager has become a strategic partner. Moreover, the approach of the HR manager is more of strategizing because of attempts made to align HR strategies with business strategies. There is more of comprehension of every value of the organization by the HR manager (Saylor, n.d., ch. 2). There is also more of comprehension of the mission of the organization by the HR manager (Saylor, n.d., ch. 2). There is more of comparison of the strategic plan of the organization with that of the Human Resources Manager or department done (Saylor, n.d., ch. 2). This is done to find out the gaps which can exist and not be identified in the two different strategic plans. There has to be awareness raised by every HR manager about any legislative changes