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When was the profession of human resources first invented and what purpose did it initially serve?
I'm curious about the profession of human resources. When was it first invented and what was its initial purpose?
The modern profession of human resources began in the early 1900s, around the time of the Industrial Revolution. It was initially created to oversee the welfare of factory workers and address issues related to their well-being, safety, and production efficiency.