Respected Seniors, I want to know, what is the scope or area in HRM where psychology can be applied specifically.
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The Role of Psychology in Human Resources
Psychology, nowadays, is a vast field and extremely important for those in the field of Human Resources as it helps us to understand and study the minds of employees. Today, Human Resources has become an integral part of the corporate world. No organization can function without it. The Human Resource function continues to evolve into an absolute science, with a strong influence of psychology.
Psychology in Recruitment and Training
Psychology plays a vital role from the beginning itself. For instance, when it comes to selection, recruiting, and training employees, psychology is needed. Psychology assists recruiters in choosing the right employees. There are many tools that check the employees' intelligence, attitude, and way of thinking. When these factors are studied well, the organization will end up having only the best employees, which will eventually help the organization develop better.
There are Human Resource Development Psychologists who are ready to assist organizations in choosing the right person and placing them in the right position at the right time!
The Science of Human Resource Management
There are many reasons why Human Resource Management has turned into a psychology-linked science. For instance, more and more organizations across the globe are highly dependent on skilled staff resources to function at their best level, and they also look for higher performance.
There has been a huge growth in the service sector in countries like India and the United States. This growth of the service sector has been extraordinary and has overtaken the manufacturing sector in providing employment opportunities. In order to help employees grow, get motivated to take on challenging tasks, and for management to understand the in-depth study of human psychology.
Performance and Development Tools
Organizations always expect good performances and have implemented complicated and advanced tools to study individuals and team performance. Tools such as Development Centers are always popular where teams and individuals are given mock assignments and tests to handle various issues that will show their weaknesses, strengths, and the areas where the team and the individual need to develop and improve. Psychology is required for this process, as it will help the organization understand the employees and motivate them.
Addressing Stress and Pressure
A major problem that affects organizations is the stress and pressure that falls on employees. Often, many are forced to work late, which negatively affects employee health. This is where psychology comes to the rescue; psychologists can offer counseling and help staff adjust to the changes and the new environment.
Thanks & Regards,
Vikram Ratti
From India, Mumbai
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Psychology, nowadays, is a vast field and extremely important for those in the field of Human Resources as it helps us to understand and study the minds of employees. Today, Human Resources has become an integral part of the corporate world. No organization can function without it. The Human Resource function continues to evolve into an absolute science, with a strong influence of psychology.
Psychology in Recruitment and Training
Psychology plays a vital role from the beginning itself. For instance, when it comes to selection, recruiting, and training employees, psychology is needed. Psychology assists recruiters in choosing the right employees. There are many tools that check the employees' intelligence, attitude, and way of thinking. When these factors are studied well, the organization will end up having only the best employees, which will eventually help the organization develop better.
There are Human Resource Development Psychologists who are ready to assist organizations in choosing the right person and placing them in the right position at the right time!
The Science of Human Resource Management
There are many reasons why Human Resource Management has turned into a psychology-linked science. For instance, more and more organizations across the globe are highly dependent on skilled staff resources to function at their best level, and they also look for higher performance.
There has been a huge growth in the service sector in countries like India and the United States. This growth of the service sector has been extraordinary and has overtaken the manufacturing sector in providing employment opportunities. In order to help employees grow, get motivated to take on challenging tasks, and for management to understand the in-depth study of human psychology.
Performance and Development Tools
Organizations always expect good performances and have implemented complicated and advanced tools to study individuals and team performance. Tools such as Development Centers are always popular where teams and individuals are given mock assignments and tests to handle various issues that will show their weaknesses, strengths, and the areas where the team and the individual need to develop and improve. Psychology is required for this process, as it will help the organization understand the employees and motivate them.
Addressing Stress and Pressure
A major problem that affects organizations is the stress and pressure that falls on employees. Often, many are forced to work late, which negatively affects employee health. This is where psychology comes to the rescue; psychologists can offer counseling and help staff adjust to the changes and the new environment.
Thanks & Regards,
Vikram Ratti
From India, Mumbai
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