Human Resource Management Strategies at Kingfisher Airlines

This essay provides an in-depth analysis of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within Kingfisher Airlines. It begins by defining HRM and outlining its core functions, including benefits and compensation, employee relations, and resource planning. The essay contrasts the 'Best Fit' and 'Best Practice' approaches to HRM, and examines the hard and soft models of HRM, highlighting their differing perspectives on employee management. It also covers workforce planning, including an overview of labor market types and the internal labor market. Furthermore, the essay explores employee turnover analysis, legal and regulatory frameworks impacting HRM, and the recruitment and selection processes, including internal vs. external recruitment and the importance of reliability and validity. The PESTEL analysis is also used to determine the impact of external factors on the organization.