This study examines the relationship between human resource management (HRM) and emergency management (EM) within two local governments. We examine the processes and associated challenges of HRM supporting EM practitioners to develop the skills to engage with the local community. Social exchange theory provides the theoretical foundation to explore and report the qualitative data. Research findings indicate that the relationship between HRM and EM is fragmented, and there is no comprehensive understanding among HRM and EM practitioners of the entire EM process. We suggest that enhancing collaboration between HRM and EM professionals within local governments may be achieved through greater formal and informal network management. HRM professionals must invest in developing managerial practices that engage key EM stakeholders, and mobilise their knowledge and resources to frame and co-create solutions for EM challenges.

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地方政府的应急管理和人力资源管理：人力资源专业人员作为网络管理者

本研究考察了两个地方政府内部的人力资源管理 (HRM) 和应急管理 (EM) 之间的关系。我们研究了 HRM 支持 EM 从业者发展与当地社区互动的技能的流程和相关挑战。社会交换理论为探索和报告定性数据提供了理论基础。研究结果表明，HRM 和EM 之间的关系是零散的，HRM 和EM 从业者对整个EM 流程没有全面的了解。我们建议，可以通过更正式和非正式的网络管理来加强地方政府内人力资源管理和 EM 专业人员之间的合作。人力资源管理专业人士必须投资于开发吸引关键新兴市场利益相关者的管理实践，