INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF HR PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE DURING COVID-19

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose ofthis study is to understand the impact of human resource practices on commitment and turnover of employees during Covid-19, this study evaluated the independent variables of Human Resource Practices (Work Life Balance, and Selection and Recruitment) and dependent variables of Employee Performance (Commitment and Turnover).. Methodology Sc Design: The research approach used is deductive, while the data has been collected using a closed-ended survey questionnaire. The data has further been analysed using Pearson Correlation and Regression analysis and the reliability of each construct has been ensured using the value ofCronbach’s alpha. Findings: The statistical analysis of the research shows that all four hypotheses developed for the study are accepted. It implies that there is a strong relationship between Work Life Balance, and Selection and Recruitment and Commitment and Turnover Limitations: Due to the lack of adequate resources, this study has only focused on two human resources practices: Recruitment and Selection and Work Life Balance among many others that potentially are significant for the field. In addition to this, the employee performance is only discussed in the context of job commitment of employees and the turnover rate. Recommendations: The research recommends that human resource department must develop and implement strategies that promote a healthy balance ofemployees’ work life and personal life to increase their performance and reduce turnover rale. Also, their suitability and future goals must be discussed before finalizing Ihe decision in order to eliminate the chances ofturnover and to assume their loyalty and commitment to the company.