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Organizational Culture  Organizations are differ one to one though they are in same industry due to specific ways of doing things, management characteristics, work force characteristics, target market & etc. There are already set specialized procedures , methods for all organizations & same are  commonly  called & identified as organizational culture. (Source : www.hubgets.com) Eg : Sampath bank has their own specialized ways of doing banking rather other commercial banks - Starting the day with Sampath song - In/out records maintain by security staff not by employees  - Traditional dress code for ladies - Greeting with "Aubowan" - Do banking with highly sophisticated technology  - More focus on traditional Sri lankan culture There are 8  cultural  styles such as Caring, Purpose, Learning, Enjoyment, Results, Authority, Safety & Order used by organizations  & a s identified by scholars such as E...

The global context for HRM  HR is the most important asset of any type of organization since same would control all other assets of the company in order to drive company towards goals & objectives in long term basis. Not like past, most of organizations are currently prevails globally having elements such as people, capital, goods or services across borders.   (source : headonpublishing.com) What are the main functions of global HRM ? There are main five functions can be identified under global HRM as follows  * Recruitment process - Basic functions of attracting , hiring & retaining skilled employees is to the organization  * On the job training - Provide training by being on the job for employees though they are skilled.This is because slight differences among companies even though they are in same industry. This function will amplified once it comes to global arena when organization does operations from number of different...

Employee Engagement What is employee engagement (EE) ? EE is the close inter connection/relationship between employees with the organization they are working for.It creates strong bonding between them once employees are much engaged with the organization & they will be much loyal to the company as well. EE is not an extra thing & it is integrated with all activities of the company such as Production, HRM, Finance, Marketing, Planning etc.   (Source : Acendre) Why EE is much important to organizations in the global context ? Doing business has became much challenging, competitive & risky in the current world due to the effects of globalization. All employers are always trying to stay a loft over other peer companies in order to attract more & more demand for their products/services, grab new business opportunities & deliver goods/services as soon as they can. Hence competent ,skilled & engaged work force is much vital to run the comp...

Managing Performance  (Source : Cutcaster, 2011) What is performance management? Performance management is the process of creating a work environment or conditions in which employees enable to work , perform to their maximum.According to Armstrong, (2014) 'performance management is a systematic process for improving individual, team & organizational performance'.  What are the benefits of having proper performance management system? Every organization need proper performance management due to following reasons * Self evaluation & development of employees * To build shared vision * To make employees more competent * For fair HR actions * To be align with lawsuits * To differentiate better & low performers * Provide clear framework for teams & rewards  What are the components of performance management ? All leading organizations are following proper evaluation methodology according to their industry, number of employ...

HRM & the design of work  (Source : Construction Marketing Ideas, 2013) Design of work is formatting all activities of a job designation in a methodical manner in order to achieve organizational goals at the end. According to Armstong, (2010) 'Job design indicates the content of jobs in order to satisfy work requirement & meet the personal needs of the job holder,hence increasing level of employee engagement'. There are several objectives are expected from proper work design by the management  * Effective & efficient usage of human resource  * Smooth & uninterrupted work flow at all times  * Enable workers to work with autonomy, challenge & satisfaction * Encourage team work * Healthy & safe environment * Enabling workers to deliver their out put in a proper way  However there are few factors affecting job design in organizations  1.The characteristics of job - P art time or full time/  No of w...

Employee Relations  (Source : Transformative workplace solutions) Employee relation is the effort to manage relationship between employers & employees in the organization. Companies with good employee relations provide fair & stable treatment to all employees so they will be committed to achieve organizational goals in a long term basis.employees feel self respect & significant identification when there is an effective employee relation in the company. According to Armstrong, (2017) 'employee relation is the approaches & methods adopted by employers to deal with employees either collectively through their trade unions or individually'.  Generally there are 4 approaches to employee relations in an organization 1.Adversarial Employer decides what to do & employees follow the decision taken by employers. Employees can use their power by refusing the decision taken by employer. 2.Traditional Management propose & work force respond through...

Learning & Development (L & D) (Source : Menzies law, 2018) Learning & development is vital factor for better human resource management in an organization in order to drive work force for achieving goals of the organization. It is the systematic acquisition of attitudes, concepts, knowledge,roles or skills which need to improve the performance at work. According to Senge (1990) learning organizations are the entities where people are continually learning how to learn together. Generally there are main 4 components in L & D. 1.Learning The process which person acquires & develop knowledge, skills, capabilities, behaviors & attitudes.  2.Development  The growth of person's ability & potential through learning & experience.  3.Education The development of knowledge , values & understanding 4.Training Systematic application of formal processes to foster knowledge & acquire skills.  Accordi...

Strategic Employee Resourcing & Talent Management  Strategic Employee Resourcing All employers meet the challenge of how to meet required staff needs while preparing them self for strategic business goals.Simply,enrolling skillful employees to an organization is considered as employee resourcing. This resourcing should be aligned with strategic planning & overall business objectives of the organization to achieve it's business goals effectively & efficiently.  According to Taylor (2002) 'effective hiring & firing , attracting best applicants, reducing  staff turnover & improve employee performances are core managerial functions & relevant for all type of organizations'.   (Source : Resourcing Key Contacts) There are 5 steps in effective employee resourcing in large scale organizations as follows 1.Planning : Preparing & designing streamlined method to absorb competent people to meet short & long term goals. ...