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<p>Do you believe that there is a clear hand of control of HR department in all the other functional areas of a business?</p>
HR management practices are extremely important in determining the relative success of any business. Ultimately, the specifics of the policies and the manner in which they are enforced will determine the employee's impression of the workplace, the company and his or her place in it. A company that provides sufficient salary, paid time off, healthcare, retirement or savings options, and opportunities for advancement will be perceived as fulfilling its responsibilities to its workforce, even as caring about its employees. such a company will see higher productivity - especially in customer service or related industries in which employee attitude is centrally important - reduced turnover, and better communication from bottom to top within the organization. This will allow the company to better adapt to economic realities, as the lower levels of the company are typically in closest contact with customers and clients. It also represents a great deal of savings in hiring, recruiting and training. Such a company is more attractive to consumers, as well, some of whom will avoid companies known to mistreat employees. On the contrary, companies in which employees feel dehumanized, disrespected, exploited, or stifled may see higher turnover, less willingness to share information, and a decrease in productivity, as newer employees have a greater tendency to make mistakes, which take man-hours to correct. In all likelihood, moreover, the costs of recruitment, training, and decreases in capacity due to temporary deficiencies in labor likely exceed the costs of properly maintaining and rewarding a more loyal, invested workforce.
1. Turnover.
2. Productivity.
