How Can Poor HR Management Lead to High Turnover and Other Major Company Issues?

List and Explain Five Possible Problems Faced by a Company Without Proper Human Resource Management

1. High Employee Turnover: Inadequate HR management can lead to high employee turnover rates, as employees may feel undervalued, unsupported, or unengaged. This constant turnover can disrupt workflow, reduce productivity, and increase recruitment costs.

2. Legal Compliance Issues: Without proper HR practices in place, companies may face legal compliance issues related to employment laws, workplace safety regulations, and discrimination policies. This can result in costly lawsuits, penalties, and damage to the company's reputation.

3. Poor Employee Morale: A lack of effective HR management can contribute to low employee morale and job satisfaction. When employees feel unappreciated, unsupported, or marginalized, their motivation and engagement levels may decrease, impacting overall performance and organizational culture.

4. Skills Gaps and Training Needs: Without a strategic approach to human resource development, companies may struggle with skills gaps among employees and inadequate training programs. This can hinder innovation, growth, and competitiveness in the market.

5. Lack of Succession Planning: Failure to implement proper succession planning can leave companies vulnerable to leadership gaps during times of transition or crisis. Without a pipeline of qualified internal candidates ready to step into key roles, organizations may struggle to sustain long-term success and continuity.

Effective human resource management is essential for addressing these challenges and creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the company's success.

Dear Nurin Batrisyia Nizam,

Problems Faced by a Company Without HR

The following are the problems faced by the company if HR does not exist:

1. Job descriptions will not be in place.
2. Since job descriptions will not be in place, the recruitment process will not be streamlined.
3. Organization policies/HR policies will not be in place, hence will lead to huge complications.
4. Level and salary bands will not be in place, hence will lead to disparities and a high percentage of attrition.
5. The training and development process will not be streamlined, and employees will not be imparted with any valuable training.
6. Processes and systems will not be in line according to the organization.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Best regards

Hi Nurin, I have been to Penang years ago; it's a nice place. My advice to students everywhere is to search the web, attempt to answer the questions posed, and then seek help to improve the answers. I suggest you do the same. Here's a tip: please search for the benefits of an HR department, as that will provide you with ideas regarding the problems that arise without one.

Have a nice day.

Regards,
Simhan
A retired academic in the UK

The Challenge of HR in HR Management

The biggest challenge to HR is HR itself. We, as HR professionals, have to change our mindsets and believe in our own HR processes.

Salamat Datang

In 2001, I worked in Malaysia where I traveled to many locations including Bintulu, Kuching, Penang, JB, and my H.O was in KL.

Regarding your query, based on my knowledge and the experience I gained in the field of general management, the challenges faced by HR are:

• Interview process not streamlined.
• Job descriptions - not specific and proportional to the practical assignments.
• Employee attitude and behavior management - difficult to set the right things because of a lack of support from senior/top management. Ego is visible at the senior/top management level.
• Employee motivation - not practiced effectively.
• Performance appraisal - not up to the mark and does not meet employee demands.
• Succession management - not visible due to high partiality, which leads to the formation of informal groups.
• Communication strategies - not followed or implemented successfully.

There are many other challenges that also vary from organization to organization. Internship experience is needed to understand this practically.

With profound regards,

I feel the challenges faced by HR are as follows:

- Interview process: not streamlined
- Job Descriptions: We struggle to attract a good stream of profiles, and when we try to onboard a person with high hopes and motivation, they may not be properly welcomed by their team.
- Employee motivation: We often attempt to manage people with the resources at hand, but there are times when we cannot address certain employee concerns, leading to difficulties in convincing management. The list of challenges faced by HR goes on endlessly. HR professionals are encountering numerous obstacles in organizations these days, although the specific challenges may vary from one organization to another.

With regards,

Srilatha Veera

HR is responsible for:

1. Setting up an atmosphere for employees to deliver their responsibilities with passion.

2. Handling all issues related to employees positively, addressing everything and resolving them with ease without hurting employee emotions.

3. Identifying hidden talents and making the best of them. Employees should be compensated fairly, and their talents/skills should never be misused.

There is a lot more to discuss, and I will provide updates as I am running late for the meeting.

With profound regards,

- Dealing positively between management and employees without making anybody feel bad.
- Appraise the employee on a right basis.
- Employers assuming HR and admin are the same.
- HR's role is to represent anybody who has an issue, but when it comes to their own issues, they cannot represent themselves.
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The Importance of Communicating Company Vision and Mission

If the vision or mission of the company is not properly communicated or understood by all employees, problems will arise. All employees must realize and accept what the management or the company values. Based on this, all policies are formulated and rules are established. In my opinion, it is the responsibility of HR to ensure this communication.

Other problems arise in the form of lack of resources and other common HR issues such as attrition rate, relationship building, and maintaining company values.

Thank you all.

Regards,
Ratnakar Mishra from Orissa, India.
(Faculty member - HR)

Role of HR in Statutory Compliance

HR also looks after statutory compliances, and most organizations do not file the requisite returns to government authorities on time.

Well, I think it depends on the organization, and the main problems of HR are related to HR functions like Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, etc. However, these are quite broad areas where we need to conduct deep research to find out what the actual problems are.

Communication gap could be another issue that is mostly ignored by HR departments. I don't know why, perhaps due to some sort of fear, etc.

I am new to this website, and this is my first area of discussion.

The Importance of HR in an Organization

Lack of HR in an organization means the company cannot yield positive outcomes because:
- No good potential and efficient employees will be hired.
- There would be no training programs, which means no proper direction for what exactly employees should do.
- No one to oversee performance appraisals, which means a lack of motivation for existing employees.
- Miscommunication among employees, which will definitely affect the organization.

One needs to go through each step in a proper and systematic manner to avoid problems and have a good growth path.

Regards,
Jasmeen Pawar

Subject: Re: What are the top five problems faced by HR in the company?

Based on experience, the two major problems that HR faces in the company are: 1) People and 2) System. People issues relate to organizational culture, attitude, and management/leadership style. The system is associated with organizational policies on different aspects. People and policy are intertwined; one cannot be successful without the other.

Sources of conflicts in the organization have three natures: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and systemic.

Key Observations on HR Management Challenges

- Resource Utilization: Efficient use of resources is crucial for maximizing productivity and minimizing waste. Without proper HR management, companies may struggle to allocate resources effectively.

- Development for Human Assets: Investing in employee development is essential for fostering growth and retaining talent. Companies lacking in this area may face skill shortages and decreased employee engagement.

- Global Exposure for Business Development: Companies need to expand their global reach to stay competitive. Without strategic HR management, they may miss opportunities for international growth and collaboration.

- Adaptation of Emerging Technology/Process: Staying updated with technological advancements is vital. Companies that fail to adapt may fall behind in efficiency and innovation.

- Commitment to Change from Employees: Encouraging a culture of adaptability and change is necessary for organizational success. Without it, companies may face resistance and stagnation.

Regards.

Hello, I'm a student pursuing an MBA in the 3rd semester. I would like to seek your guidance on the problems that organizations face. Could you please help me with that?