Human Resource Management Practices In Himachal Road Transport Corporation

Abstract

Human resources is the “real wealth creators of the organization.” Human resource management comprises assessing andmanaging the total knowledge, skills, creative abilities, ethics, and talents of the workforce. Fruitful planning, excellent human resource management, business-friendly policies & procedures, and proactive government can bring sustainable success to an organization. Human resource management (HRM) practices include human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance appraisal system, industrial relations, career planning &development, organizational culture, and commitment &job satisfaction. The present study proposes to evaluate HRMpracticesfollowed in the public sector transport undertaking of Himachal Pradesh, viz., Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). The study mainly focuses on examining the perceptions of HRTC employees and their satisfaction level towards HRM practices followed in HRTC. Sample consists of 120 respondents of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh and the judgmental sampling method has been followed. The conclusion drawn from the study is that HRM practices have a major impact on satisfaction level of employees of HRTC.