A Study of HR Audit Evaluation on Performance: Perceptions of Bahrain’s Wholesale Bankers

Abstract

Human Resources Audit measures human resource outputs and effectiveness under the given circumstances and the degree of utilization of human resource outputs. A human resources audit can be an effective first step towards building better human resources practices for an organization. This research study analyzes the extent of HR audit conducted by wholesale banks in Bahrain. The aim of the study is to assess the performance of the Wholesale banks Human Resource Department’s HR audit process in terms of management, hiring, employee relations & benefits, and employee separation strategies and policies. The research also aims towards identifying the gaps, lapses, irregularities, short-comings, in the implementation of the Policies, procedures, practices, directives, of the Human Resource Department and to suggest remedial actions. The study aimed towards suggesting measures and corrective steps to rectify the mistakes, shortcomings if any, for future guidance, and advise for effective performance of the work of the Human Resource Department.