I am afraid they aren't. HR tools are the physical tools used to implement HR policies. For example, you may have compensation and benefits policies (that's an HR policy), but to implement the same, you need various tools like the Pay Planning tool, Payroll tool, etc.
Okay, can you give some examples of both as to what they include? Actually, I have to include "HR tools and HR policies of a company" in my dissertation project. So, what should I write in that?
I do not fully agree with the statement that HR tools are physical tools. It need not be a physical one at all - it can even be a process.
For example, to man various positions in an organisation, we select people. The interview process is a tool or an HR tool for the same. But how many people should be there in the interview board, and whether the department head should be there or an outside specialist should be included; whose ranking should be given maximum weightage, etc., comes under the HR policy pertaining to the interview.
As I know, HR policy is formed to make employees understand the practices and systems prevailing in the factory. It may include working hours, leaves, promotions, payment, dress codes, settlements, and all other practices existing in the factory.
HR tools are the methods that the HR department practices to achieve the objectives of the company. For example, recruitment, appraisals, motivation, benefits, payroll, etc.
Thank you.
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