Ruvini Udayangani

  HR Responsibilities The workforce is the lifeblood of any business, they are the ones that drive the performance and profits of an organization. So, it is always important to pay heed to employ the right workforce that suits a company’s objectives. This is basically where HR enters the scene. However, they aren’t restricted to just that. Human resources (HR) is a part of an organization that sets its tone and ambiance and plays a major role in developing its work culture. HR deals with all the activities related to the employees of an organization. They are a vital part of any corporation as they bridge the gap between management and employees. They not only manage aspects of recruitment, training, and appraisals but also are crucial in developing an organization’s workforce internally. They also oversee all tenets of communication and compliance. HR is no longer just an optional cadre that’s treated as a luxury. Rather, it is vital in seamless employee management and effective busin

  HR MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATION What is HRM? According to The Harvard Model of Human Resource Management, created by Michael Beer, Human Resource Management is a strategic approach to the employment, development and wellbeing of the people working in an organization. Human resources management involves all management decisions and actions that affect the relationship between the organization and its employees – in other words, its human resources. HRM refers to the management of all decisions within an organization that are related to people. It concentrates on making the most of the human resources that are at the disposal of the organization and enhances the performance of employees to achieve the organization’s objectives. HRM ensures the seamless and effective application of policies and processes in the business.  HRM is there to keep the balance between employee needs and satisfaction and an organization’s profitability and capability to reach its objectives. In practice,

  Evolution of HRM over the period of time is important for understanding the philosophy, functions, and practices of HRM that are followed in different situations so that relevant HRM practices are evolved in the present situation. Human Resource Management (HRM) is relatively a very recent term considered for managing human resources in an organization.  EVOLUTION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT   In  19 th  century Industrial revolution  comprises of the development of machinery, usage of mechanical energy and the existence of the concept of the factory with ample manpower. The old cottage system was replaced by the factory system. Under this system, there were various changes introduced such as the mechanical process, migration of workers from their place to other places and communication between the workers and the owners. Three systems of HRM were introduced under this system such as the hiring of workers, training and controlling them properly. The master-servant philosophy was use