Human Resource Management: Issues and Practices and Union Impact

This discussion post explores the impact of union membership on human resource management (HRM) practices. It discusses the challenges faced by HRM in the absence of strong union representation, including difficulties in maintaining workplace peace, fostering positive employee-management relations, recruiting talent, and ensuring fair compensation. The post also examines how declining union membership affects human capital, potentially leading to reduced employee protection, challenges in performance monitoring, and potential damage to the firm's brand image. The author also cites relevant references to support the arguments made.