Evidence-based Human Resource Management

Evidence-based Human
Resource Management

What is Evidence-base HRM?
Evidence-based HRM is the practice of evidence-based management
which make the organizational decisions based on the use of-
• Science-based principles and knowledge
• Critical thinking analysis backed by decision supports (Noe,
Hollenbeck, Gerhart & Wright, 2017)
• Valid and relevant organizational and business facts
• Ethical Considerations such as its effect on stakeholders
• HR interventions and approaches
• Desired outcomes based on empirical support

Benefits of Evidence-based HRM
• More effective and informed decision making
• Aligns human resource practices of an organization with the
strategic goals of an organization
• Helps in improving the credibility for the discipline of human
resource practice and also for practitioners (Marler & Parry, 2016)
Since information are based on existing information, facts, data,
statistics based on an organization makes the study more analytical
• Better and consistent decision-making
• Effective risk management

Benefits of Evidence-based HRM on HR Managers
• Evidence-based HRM helps HR Managers to improve their credibility as a whole
• Makes the HR Managers feel as one of the most important profession in an
organization
• Gradual and incremental implementation is beneficial for HR Managers
• Involves HR Managers to share insights and best practice in order to establish
effective and credible evidence base (Marler & Parry, 2016)
• Helps HR Managers to critically evaluate the trustworthiness of the evidence
gathered