PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

DEFINITIONRecruitment, selection,

development, utilization and accommodation of human resources by organization

Proper utilization of human resources in the organization

Nature of Personnel ManagementManaging peopleConcerned with EmployeesHelping EmployeesUniversal ApplicationContinuous Application

Objectives of Personnel ManagementEnterprise Objectives

◦Should help in achieving business goals

◦Proper training ◦Suitable policy of recruitment, training

and placementPersonnel Objectives

◦Material and mental satisfaction◦Proper work environment◦Good remuneration, job security etc.

Social Objectives◦Creating more employment

opportunities, producing quality goods at cheap rates

◦Using productive resources in a best possible way

Functions of Personnel ManagementManagerial Functions

◦Planning( a) Determining the needs of Persons(b) Deciding the Sources of Procuring them.(c ) Determing Training Needs of Personnel(d) Selecting Motivators for Getting good performance from employees.◦Organising (allocation of task) – Who will do

what.◦Directing – Giving Instructions◦Co-ordinating◦Controlling

Operative Functions◦Procurement◦Development◦Compensation◦Integration◦Maintenance

◦Emerging Issues Personnel Records HR Audit HR Research HR Accounting HR Information System Stress and Counselling International HRM

Personnel PolicyIt is a total commitment of the

organization to act in a specified way while dealing with its employees

Characteristics of Personnel PolicyClear, precise and easily

understandableShould be in writingShould protect the interest of all

the partiesShould not be rigid. Responsive

to the prevailing situation and environment

It must provide two-way communication between management and workers

Should be uniform throughout the organization even though some adjustments may be allowed as per needs of local conditions

Coverage of Personnel PoliciesSocial Responsibility

◦ Equity – Treating all Fairly◦ Consideration – Considering individuals

Circumstances that affects employees self respect, seniority.

◦ Quality of work life – Reducing the Monotony, Increasing Variety of Responsibilities.

Employment PoliciesProvision of Equal Employeement OpportunitiesSelecting the candidates based on Job RequirementsEncouraging the Employee on the Job and in the organisation

Promotion PoliciesAn Attempt to reconcile the demands of employee for growthDevelopment PoliciesKind of employees to be trainedTime Span of Training ProgrammesTechniques of TrainingRewarding and Awarding SystemPerformance appraisalsHuman Relations Policies Motivations, Leadership Styles, Grievance Procedure, Industrial Relations like union recognition,

Advantages of Personnel PolicyHelps ManagerPrompt ActionAvoids Personal BiasEnsures long-term welfareAwareness among employees