Contemporary Issues in HRM

  People from different countries as well as regions inside them often do things in different ways. One way to explain variations in behavior is the idea of culture. There are so many definitions of culture because the concept is complex. According to Hofstede (1997), culture is the software of the mind, similar to a computer program that controls behavior. According to Sathe (1985), culture is a series of important values and beliefs that are characteristic for the members of a particular society and are relevant to their view of the world as well as to the ideals worth to strive for. However the culture can’t readily be expressed directly. The impact of national culture on a variety of Human Resource (HR) practices has become one of the most important topics in management research (K.LoMD, 2006) . From the perspective of institutional theory it is suggested that HR practices are affected by differences in national culture and that HR practices will be largely dependent on man...

A grievance is defined as any dispute that arises between an employer and employee, which relates to the implied or explicit terms of the employment agreement. Employee grievance can also be considered as a formal notice of employee dissatisfaction related to his/her amount of pay, the current work conditions, or other aspects of their employees  (Anastasia, 2017) . Up to how long a grievance could last depends on if there is or not a reason for such complaint. Some of the most common complaints by employees include unfair treatment by the employer, employment agreement being broken, and employer communication. The most common employers’ complaints are absenteeism, misconduct, not performing as required, and violation of safety and health. The employer must follow certain guidelines if they expect grievance management to be effective. The employer can use penalties such as warnings and suspensions.  (Hunter, 2009) Employers must act in a manner that does not break the imp...

Work life balance is a way which helps employees of a work place to balance their personal and professional lives. It helps to encourage employees to prioritize their time by giving more time to what’s is more important and maintain a balance by between the personal & career life. It is an important concept in the world of business as it helps to motivate the employees and increases their loyalty towards the company. Having a work-life balance is an important factor of a healthy and a strong work environment. By maintaining a good work-life balance any employee can achieve a stress free life and less issues at the work place as well.   One of the most common health issues in the workplace is chronic stress.   It can lead to physical consequences such as hypertension, digestive troubles, chronic aches and pains and heart problems. It also has a negative impact on mental health because it’s directly linked to a higher risk of depression which is dangerous.  (Kohll, ...