Scope of HRM
Scope of HRM
Human resources planning :- Human resource planning or Human Resource Planning refers to a process
by which the company to identify the number of jobs vacant, whether the company has excess staff or
shortage of staff and to deal with this excess or shortage.
Job analysis design :- Another important area of Human Resource Management is job analysis. Job
analysis gives a detailed explanation about each and every job in the company.
Recruitment and selection :- Based on information collected from job analysis the company prepares
advertisements and publishes them in the newspapers. This is recruitment. A number of applications are
received after the advertisement is published, interviews are conducted and the right employee is
selected thus recruitment and selection are yet another important area of Human Resource
Management.
Orientation and induction :- Once the employees have been selected an induction or orientation
program is conducted. This is another important area of Human Resource Management. The employees
are informed about the background of the company, explain about the organizational culture and values
and work ethics and introduce to the other employees.
Training and development :- Every employee goes under training program which helps him to put up a
better performance on the job. Training program is also conducted for existing staff that have a lot of
experience. This is called refresher training. Training and development is one area where the company
spends a huge amount.
Performance appraisal :- Once the employee has put in around 1 year of service, performance appraisal
is conducted that is the Human Resource department checks the performance of the employee. Based
on these appraisal future promotions, incentives, increments in salary are decided.
Compensation planning and remuneration :- There are various rules regarding compensation and other
benefits. It is the job of the Human Resource department to look into remuneration and compensation
planning.
Motivation, welfare, health and safety :- Motivation becomes important to sustain the number of
employees in the company. It is the job of the Human Resource department to look into the different
methods of motivation. Apart from this certain health and safety regulations have to be followed for the
benefits of the employees. This is also handled by the HR department.
Industrial relations :- Another important area of Human Resource Management is maintaining co-ordinal
relations with the union members. This will help the organization to prevent strikes lockouts and ensure
smooth working in the company.