Seybold Report ISSN: 1533-9211
Shresta Stephen Vadlana, Dr. Geeta Tomar
Vol 18, No 11 ( 2023 ) | Licensing: CC 4.0 | Pg no: 568-581 | Published on: 30-11-2023
Abstract
This study offers an analytical review of the evolution of human resource (HR) interventions and employee relations practices in India during the post-liberalization era. The objectives are to analyze the change over time of HR practices under global and technological changes, to evaluate liberalization's impact upon employee relations, and to critically analyze HR's effectiveness to bring improvements in organizational-level outcomes, including employee productivity and satisfaction. Conducted as a descriptive and correlational design of the study, which relies on quantitative methodology, using a structured questionnaire, which collected information from 100 employees and 20 HR managers of various industries, applying statistical measures, which included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression, revealed the emergence of modernization of HR practices in relation to the induction of technology use and training activities since liberalization. Strong positive correlations exist between HR practices and employee satisfaction, with all practices showing a statistically significant positive impact on employee productivity. The paired sample t-tests confirm the significant evolution of HR practices post-liberalization, while ANOVA results highlighted improvements in management-employee relationships and employee engagement strategies. It makes findings more significant with regard to how liberalization could positively influence the practices of both HR and employee relations, therefore, showing critical importance in achieving organizational effectiveness as well as improved productivity in the workforce. This piece of research provides insight into liberalization's restructuring of HR and employee relations within India, suggesting strategies that were pivotal in securing organizational success since liberalization.
Keywords:
Human Resource, Interventions, Employee Relations, Post-Liberalization