1. -concepts - Functions - Features - challenges

2. Some definitions…  Human resource management (HRM), or staffing, is the management function devoted to acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees

3.  Organization’s methods and procedures for managing people to enhance skills and motivation  Activities to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, select, retain and motivate people

4. Understanding of HRM  HRM is a management function concerned with Hiring, Motivating, and Maintaining people in the organisation.  It focuses on people in the organisation.  HRM is broad concept Personnel Management (PM) & Human Resource Development are part of HRM.

5. Traditional HR Functions

6. The Context of HRM

7. The HR Functions

8. Functions of HRM  Human Resource Planning  Job Analysis & Design  Recruitments & selection

9.  Orientation  Training & development  Performance appraisal  Compensation management  Industrial relations

10. Objectives of HRM  Helps in professional growth  Better relations with Unions and Management  Team building  Strategic HR role

11. Challenges of HRM  Employee retention  Diversity in workforce  Growing women workforce  Total Quality Management

12.  Technology  Internet revolution  Uncertain business market